Altus, OK vs Wagoner, OK

Altus, OK and Wagoner, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Altus scores 69 while Wagoner scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Altus is $897/month compared to $879/month in Wagoner — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wagoner has cheaper rent, Altus actually has lower median home values ($124,800 vs $138,800).

Median household income in Altus is $55,550 compared to $58,206 in Wagoner (-4.6%). While Wagoner 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 18.1% in Wagoner.