Chickasha, OK vs Purcell, OK

Chickasha is moderately more affordable than Purcell, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Chickasha scores 68 compared to 72 for Purcell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Purcell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chickasha is $879/month compared to $871/month in Purcell — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Purcell has cheaper rent, Chickasha actually has lower median home values ($113,200 vs $163,000).

Median household income in Chickasha is $55,039 compared to $60,529 in Purcell (-9.1%). While Purcell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chickasha spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Purcell.