Ardmore, OK vs Cushing, OK

Cushing is moderately more affordable than Ardmore, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Ardmore scores 73 compared to 65 for Cushing, 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 $772/month in Cushing — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cushing is more affordable at $112,100 median vs $158,800.

Median household income in Ardmore is $52,954 compared to $44,282 in Cushing (+19.6%). While Ardmore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ardmore spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Cushing.