Catoosa, OK vs Stroud, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stroud is 20.5% cheaper than Catoosa. With a cost index of 64 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stroud to Catoosa should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Catoosa is $1,063/month compared to $742/month in Stroud — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stroud is more affordable at $120,000 median vs $169,000.

Median household income in Catoosa is $70,875 compared to $54,519 in Stroud (+30%). 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, more than the 16.3% in Stroud.