Broken Arrow, OK vs Stillwater, OK

Stillwater is moderately more affordable than Broken Arrow, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Broken Arrow scores 88 compared to 79 for Stillwater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Broken Arrow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Broken Arrow is $1,240/month compared to $944/month in Stillwater — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stillwater has cheaper rent, Broken Arrow actually has lower median home values ($229,300 vs $230,900).

Median household income in Broken Arrow is $85,220 compared to $42,015 in Stillwater (+102.8%). 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 27% in Stillwater.