Bartlesville, OK vs Tahlequah, OK

Bartlesville, OK and Tahlequah, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.7% difference in their overall index. Bartlesville scores 72 while Tahlequah 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 $794/month in Tahlequah — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tahlequah has cheaper rent, Bartlesville actually has lower median home values ($154,900 vs $182,800).

Median household income in Bartlesville is $59,457 compared to $48,515 in Tahlequah (+22.6%). 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, less than the 19.6% in Tahlequah.