Jamestown, OH vs Milford, OH

Jamestown is moderately more affordable than Milford, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Jamestown scores 68 compared to 78 for Milford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jamestown is $798/month compared to $865/month in Milford — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jamestown is more affordable at $142,300 median vs $228,200.

Median household income in Jamestown is $59,028 compared to $72,907 in Milford (-19%). While Milford 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 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Milford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.6°F vs 54.8°F). Milford receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 42.4" in Jamestown.