Blackwell, OK vs El Reno, OK

Blackwell is moderately more affordable than El Reno, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Blackwell scores 63 compared to 72 for El Reno, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Reno can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blackwell is $852/month compared to $904/month in El Reno — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blackwell is more affordable at $77,000 median vs $157,000.

Median household income in Blackwell is $50,104 compared to $54,459 in El Reno (-8%). The higher salaries in El Reno partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackwell spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in El Reno.