Broken Arrow, OK vs Lawton, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lawton is 25.3% cheaper than Broken Arrow. With a cost index of 70 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lawton to Broken Arrow should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Broken Arrow is $1,240/month compared to $935/month in Lawton — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lawton is more affordable at $134,200 median vs $229,300.

Median household income in Broken Arrow is $85,220 compared to $53,588 in Lawton (+59%). While Broken Arrow is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Broken Arrow spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Lawton.