Bartlesville, OK vs Mustang, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bartlesville is 19% cheaper than Mustang. With a cost index of 72 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bartlesville to Mustang should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartlesville is $905/month compared to $1,243/month in Mustang — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bartlesville is more affordable at $154,900 median vs $227,800.

Median household income in Bartlesville is $59,457 compared to $88,262 in Mustang (-32.6%). While Mustang 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 16.9% in Mustang.