Caney, OK vs Fort Cobb, OK

Fort Cobb is moderately more affordable than Caney, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Caney scores 64 compared to 56 for Fort Cobb, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caney is $775/month compared to $588/month in Fort Cobb — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Cobb is more affordable at $81,000 median vs $107,800.

Median household income in Caney is $40,625 compared to $42,188 in Fort Cobb (-3.7%). Fort Cobb offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Caney spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Fort Cobb.