Bethany, OK vs Wagoner, OK

Wagoner is moderately more affordable than Bethany, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Bethany scores 78 compared to 70 for Wagoner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bethany can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethany is $1,071/month compared to $879/month in Wagoner — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wagoner is more affordable at $138,800 median vs $161,500.

Median household income in Bethany is $55,063 compared to $58,206 in Wagoner (-5.4%). Wagoner offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethany spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Wagoner.