Calera, OK vs Pickett, OK

Pickett is moderately more affordable than Calera, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Calera scores 74 compared to 68 for Pickett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calera can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calera is $991/month compared to $723/month in Pickett — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pickett has cheaper rent, Calera actually has lower median home values ($159,500 vs $183,500).

Median household income in Calera is $54,179 compared to $101,571 in Pickett (-46.7%). Pickett offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Calera spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 8.5% in Pickett.