Cheyenne, OK vs Newkirk, OK

Newkirk is moderately more affordable than Cheyenne, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Cheyenne scores 63 compared to 58 for Newkirk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cheyenne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cheyenne is $765/month compared to $613/month in Newkirk — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newkirk is more affordable at $99,000 median vs $100,300.

Median household income in Cheyenne is $57,344 compared to $53,125 in Newkirk (+7.9%). The higher salaries in Cheyenne partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheyenne spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Newkirk.