Jamestown, OH vs Philo, OH

Philo is moderately more affordable than Jamestown, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Jamestown scores 68 compared to 64 for Philo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jamestown 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 $760/month in Philo — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Philo is more affordable at $103,500 median vs $142,300.

Median household income in Jamestown is $59,028 compared to $45,833 in Philo (+28.8%). While Jamestown 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 19.9% in Philo.