Cherokee, OK vs Stilwell, OK

Stilwell is moderately more affordable than Cherokee, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Cherokee scores 63 compared to 58 for Stilwell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cherokee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cherokee is $788/month compared to $594/month in Stilwell — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stilwell has cheaper rent, Cherokee actually has lower median home values ($90,200 vs $99,800).

Median household income in Cherokee is $55,417 compared to $32,738 in Stilwell (+69.3%). 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 21.8% in Stilwell.