Jamestown, OH vs Ontario, OH

Jamestown is moderately more affordable than Ontario, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Jamestown scores 68 compared to 76 for Ontario, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ontario 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 $1,059/month in Ontario — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jamestown is more affordable at $142,300 median vs $163,300.

Median household income in Jamestown is $59,028 compared to $65,905 in Ontario (-10.4%). While Ontario 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, less than the 19.3% in Ontario.