Oakville, MO vs Old Jamestown, MO

Oakville is moderately more affordable than Old Jamestown, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Oakville scores 90 compared to 104 for Old Jamestown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Jamestown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oakville is $1,083/month compared to $1,706/month in Old Jamestown — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oakville has cheaper rent, Old Jamestown actually has lower median home values ($230,100 vs $292,500).

Median household income in Oakville is $103,125 compared to $107,250 in Old Jamestown (-3.8%). Old Jamestown does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Oakville spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Old Jamestown.