Jewett City, CT vs Oakville, CT

Jewett City is moderately more affordable than Oakville, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Jewett City scores 84 compared to 98 for Oakville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jewett City is $1,100/month compared to $1,378/month in Oakville — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jewett City is more affordable at $196,600 median vs $253,500.

Median household income in Jewett City is $55,590 compared to $89,330 in Oakville (-37.8%). While Oakville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jewett City spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Oakville.