Old Jamestown, MO vs Wentzville, MO

Wentzville is moderately more affordable than Old Jamestown, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Old Jamestown scores 104 compared to 96 for Wentzville, 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 Old Jamestown is $1,706/month compared to $1,264/month in Wentzville — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wentzville has cheaper rent, Old Jamestown actually has lower median home values ($230,100 vs $302,700).

Median household income in Old Jamestown is $107,250 compared to $111,409 in Wentzville (-3.7%). Wentzville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Old Jamestown spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Wentzville.