Ardmore, OK vs Midwest City, OK

Ardmore, OK and Midwest City, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. Ardmore scores 73 while Midwest City scores 77 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 Ardmore is $959/month compared to $1,046/month in Midwest City — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ardmore has cheaper rent, Midwest City actually has lower median home values ($158,400 vs $158,800).

Median household income in Ardmore is $52,954 compared to $57,739 in Midwest City (-8.3%). While Midwest City 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, less than the 21.7% in Midwest City.