Catoosa, OK vs Sand Springs, OK

Catoosa, OK and Sand Springs, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0% difference in their overall index. Catoosa scores 78 while Sand Springs scores 78 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Catoosa is $1,063/month compared to $1,016/month in Sand Springs — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sand Springs has cheaper rent, Catoosa actually has lower median home values ($169,000 vs $186,700).

Median household income in Catoosa is $70,875 compared to $73,400 in Sand Springs (-3.4%). While Sand Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Catoosa spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Sand Springs.