Ada, OK vs Holdenville, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Holdenville is 29.3% cheaper than Ada. With a cost index of 56 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Holdenville to Ada should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ada is $888/month compared to $599/month in Holdenville — a 48% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holdenville is more affordable at $76,900 median vs $169,300.

Median household income in Ada is $51,792 compared to $41,413 in Holdenville (+25.1%). The higher salaries in Ada partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ada spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Holdenville.