Chouteau, OK vs Holdenville, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Holdenville is 19.7% cheaper than Chouteau. With a cost index of 56 vs 67, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Holdenville to Chouteau should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chouteau is $699/month compared to $599/month in Holdenville — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holdenville is more affordable at $76,900 median vs $171,900.

Median household income in Chouteau is $51,081 compared to $41,413 in Holdenville (+23.3%). While Chouteau is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chouteau spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Holdenville.