Calera, OK vs Shady Point, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shady Point is 26.9% cheaper than Calera. With a cost index of 59 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Shady Point to Calera should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Calera is $991/month compared to $638/month in Shady Point — a 55% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shady Point is more affordable at $97,500 median vs $159,500.

Median household income in Calera is $54,179 compared to $47,212 in Shady Point (+14.8%). The higher salaries in Calera partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Calera spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Shady Point.