Chelsea, OK vs Sulphur, OK

Chelsea is moderately more affordable than Sulphur, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Chelsea scores 63 compared to 68 for Sulphur, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sulphur 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 $894/month in Sulphur — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chelsea is more affordable at $101,300 median vs $116,300.

Median household income in Chelsea is $42,875 compared to $57,531 in Sulphur (-25.5%). While Sulphur 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 18.6% in Sulphur.