Ardmore, OK vs Newcastle, OK

Ardmore is moderately more affordable than Newcastle, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Ardmore scores 73 compared to 84 for Newcastle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newcastle 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 $1,020/month in Newcastle — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ardmore is more affordable at $158,800 median vs $255,100.

Median household income in Ardmore is $52,954 compared to $97,315 in Newcastle (-45.6%). While Newcastle 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 12.6% in Newcastle.