Ardmore, OK vs Enid, OK

Enid is moderately more affordable than Ardmore, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Ardmore scores 73 compared to 70 for Enid, 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 $906/month in Enid — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Enid is more affordable at $143,500 median vs $158,800.

Median household income in Ardmore is $52,954 compared to $63,472 in Enid (-16.6%). Enid 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 17.1% in Enid.