Ardmore, OK vs Chickasha, OK

Chickasha is moderately more affordable than Ardmore, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Ardmore scores 73 compared to 68 for Chickasha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ardmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ardmore is $959/month compared to $879/month in Chickasha — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chickasha is more affordable at $113,200 median vs $158,800.

Median household income in Ardmore is $52,954 compared to $55,039 in Chickasha (-3.8%). Chickasha offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ardmore spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Chickasha.