Bartlesville, OK vs Lawton, OK

Bartlesville, OK and Lawton, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Bartlesville scores 72 while Lawton scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartlesville is $905/month compared to $935/month in Lawton — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bartlesville has cheaper rent, Lawton actually has lower median home values ($134,200 vs $154,900).

Median household income in Bartlesville is $59,457 compared to $53,588 in Lawton (+11%). While Bartlesville 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, less than the 20.9% in Lawton.