Atoka, OK vs Fairfax, OK

Fairfax is moderately more affordable than Atoka, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Atoka scores 59 compared to 53 for Fairfax, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atoka can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atoka is $604/month compared to $570/month in Fairfax — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfax is more affordable at $53,500 median vs $112,800.

Median household income in Atoka is $42,169 compared to $39,063 in Fairfax (+8%). The higher salaries in Atoka partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Atoka spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Fairfax.