Bixby, OK vs Mustang, OK

Mustang is moderately more affordable than Bixby, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Bixby scores 96 compared to 88 for Mustang, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bixby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bixby is $1,324/month compared to $1,243/month in Mustang — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mustang is more affordable at $227,800 median vs $298,200.

Median household income in Bixby is $99,602 compared to $88,262 in Mustang (+12.8%). While Bixby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bixby spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Mustang.