Bixby, OK vs Newcastle, OK

Newcastle is moderately more affordable than Bixby, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Bixby scores 96 compared to 84 for Newcastle, 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 $1,020/month in Newcastle — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newcastle is more affordable at $255,100 median vs $298,200.

Median household income in Bixby is $99,602 compared to $97,315 in Newcastle (+2.4%). Bixby does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bixby spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Newcastle.