Chelsea, OK vs Hugo, OK

Hugo is moderately more affordable than Chelsea, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Chelsea scores 63 compared to 58 for Hugo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chelsea can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chelsea is $756/month compared to $634/month in Hugo — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hugo is more affordable at $96,100 median vs $101,300.

Median household income in Chelsea is $42,875 compared to $31,694 in Hugo (+35.3%). While Chelsea is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chelsea spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Hugo.