Jamestown, KY vs Williamsburg, KY

Jamestown is moderately more affordable than Williamsburg, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Jamestown scores 58 compared to 62 for Williamsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williamsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jamestown is $538/month compared to $685/month in Williamsburg — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jamestown has cheaper rent, Williamsburg actually has lower median home values ($108,800 vs $119,200).

Median household income in Jamestown is $25,602 compared to $32,431 in Williamsburg (-21.1%). While Williamsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jamestown spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Williamsburg.