Ardmore, OK vs Poteau, OK

Poteau is moderately more affordable than Ardmore, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Ardmore scores 73 compared to 68 for Poteau, 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 $818/month in Poteau — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Poteau is more affordable at $142,400 median vs $158,800.

Median household income in Ardmore is $52,954 compared to $49,789 in Poteau (+6.4%). The higher salaries in Ardmore partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ardmore spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Poteau.