Choctaw, OK vs Duncan, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Duncan is 28.1% cheaper than Choctaw. With a cost index of 68 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Duncan to Choctaw should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Choctaw is $1,192/month compared to $872/month in Duncan — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Duncan is more affordable at $125,800 median vs $223,900.

Median household income in Choctaw is $96,446 compared to $57,020 in Duncan (+69.1%). While Choctaw is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Choctaw spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Duncan.