Chickasha, OK vs Shawnee, OK

Chickasha is moderately more affordable than Shawnee, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Chickasha scores 68 compared to 72 for Shawnee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shawnee 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 $912/month in Shawnee — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chickasha is more affordable at $113,200 median vs $147,800.

Median household income in Chickasha is $55,039 compared to $54,281 in Shawnee (+1.4%). Chickasha offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chickasha spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Shawnee.