Arkoma, OK vs Sterling, OK

Arkoma is moderately more affordable than Sterling, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Arkoma scores 57 compared to 64 for Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sterling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arkoma is $677/month compared to $775/month in Sterling — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arkoma is more affordable at $67,300 median vs $120,800.

Median household income in Arkoma is $39,236 compared to $65,521 in Sterling (-40.1%). While Sterling is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arkoma spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Sterling.