Bartlesville, OK vs Jenks, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bartlesville is 29.8% cheaper than Jenks. With a cost index of 72 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bartlesville to Jenks should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartlesville is $905/month compared to $1,555/month in Jenks — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bartlesville is more affordable at $154,900 median vs $285,600.

Median household income in Bartlesville is $59,457 compared to $104,970 in Jenks (-43.4%). While Jenks 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 17.8% in Jenks.