Altus, OK vs Idabel, OK

Idabel is moderately more affordable than Altus, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Altus scores 69 compared to 63 for Idabel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Altus 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 $701/month in Idabel — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Idabel is more affordable at $121,300 median vs $124,800.

Median household income in Altus is $55,550 compared to $36,638 in Idabel (+51.6%). While Altus 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, less than the 23% in Idabel.