Arnett, OK vs Wilson, OK

Arnett is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Arnett scores 56 compared to 65 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arnett is $579/month compared to $832/month in Wilson — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arnett is more affordable at $88,400 median vs $102,300.

Median household income in Arnett is $50,735 compared to $65,375 in Wilson (-22.4%). While Wilson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arnett spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Wilson.