Jamestown, NY vs Utica, NY

Jamestown is moderately more affordable than Utica, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Jamestown scores 66 compared to 71 for Utica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Utica can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jamestown is $755/month compared to $907/month in Utica — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jamestown is more affordable at $79,100 median vs $133,400.

Median household income in Jamestown is $44,878 compared to $51,513 in Utica (-12.9%). While Utica 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 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Utica.