Allen, OK vs Wilburton, OK

Wilburton is moderately more affordable than Allen, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Allen scores 66 compared to 61 for Wilburton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Allen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allen is $919/month compared to $716/month in Wilburton — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilburton has cheaper rent, Allen actually has lower median home values ($82,200 vs $94,400).

Median household income in Allen is $42,708 compared to $39,195 in Wilburton (+9%). While Allen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Allen spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Wilburton.