Chelsea, OK vs South Coffeyville, OK

Chelsea is moderately more affordable than South Coffeyville, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Chelsea scores 63 compared to 66 for South Coffeyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Coffeyville 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 $900/month in South Coffeyville — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chelsea has cheaper rent, South Coffeyville actually has lower median home values ($94,700 vs $101,300).

Median household income in Chelsea is $42,875 compared to $52,917 in South Coffeyville (-19%). While South Coffeyville 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, more than the 20.4% in South Coffeyville.