Altus, OK vs Catoosa, OK

Altus is moderately more affordable than Catoosa, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Altus scores 69 compared to 78 for Catoosa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Catoosa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altus is $897/month compared to $1,063/month in Catoosa — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Altus is more affordable at $124,800 median vs $169,000.

Median household income in Altus is $55,550 compared to $70,875 in Catoosa (-21.6%). While Catoosa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altus spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Catoosa.