Bartlesville, OK vs Ponca City, OK

Ponca City is moderately more affordable than Bartlesville, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Bartlesville scores 72 compared to 67 for Ponca City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bartlesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartlesville is $905/month compared to $827/month in Ponca City — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ponca City is more affordable at $127,500 median vs $154,900.

Median household income in Bartlesville is $59,457 compared to $55,270 in Ponca City (+7.6%). 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, more than the 18% in Ponca City.