Bartlesville, OK vs Stillwater, OK

Bartlesville is moderately more affordable than Stillwater, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Bartlesville scores 72 compared to 79 for Stillwater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stillwater 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 $944/month in Stillwater — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bartlesville is more affordable at $154,900 median vs $230,900.

Median household income in Bartlesville is $59,457 compared to $42,015 in Stillwater (+41.5%). Bartlesville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartlesville spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Stillwater.