Cherokee, OK vs Nowata, OK

Cherokee, OK and Nowata, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.8% difference in their overall index. Cherokee scores 63 while Nowata scores 60 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 Cherokee is $788/month compared to $729/month in Nowata — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nowata is more affordable at $84,200 median vs $90,200.

Median household income in Cherokee is $55,417 compared to $39,853 in Nowata (+39.1%). While Cherokee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cherokee spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Nowata.