Catoosa, OK vs Sapulpa, OK

Catoosa, OK and Sapulpa, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.8% difference in their overall index. Catoosa scores 78 while Sapulpa scores 75 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 $998/month in Sapulpa — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sapulpa is more affordable at $158,300 median vs $169,000.

Median household income in Catoosa is $70,875 compared to $61,644 in Sapulpa (+15%). While Catoosa 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, less than the 19.4% in Sapulpa.