Ada, OK vs Blackwell, OK

Blackwell is moderately more affordable than Ada, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Ada scores 72 compared to 63 for Blackwell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ada can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ada is $888/month compared to $852/month in Blackwell — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blackwell is more affordable at $77,000 median vs $169,300.

Median household income in Ada is $51,792 compared to $50,104 in Blackwell (+3.4%). Ada 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 Ada spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Blackwell.