Bartlesville, OK vs Edmond, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bartlesville is 27.3% cheaper than Edmond. With a cost index of 72 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bartlesville to Edmond should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartlesville is $905/month compared to $1,313/month in Edmond — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bartlesville is more affordable at $154,900 median vs $324,900.

Median household income in Bartlesville is $59,457 compared to $102,032 in Edmond (-41.7%). While Edmond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartlesville spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Edmond.