Chouteau, OK vs Tipton, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Tipton is 21.1% cheaper than Chouteau. With a cost index of 55 vs 67, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Tipton to Chouteau should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chouteau is $699/month compared to $583/month in Tipton — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tipton is more affordable at $74,700 median vs $171,900.

Median household income in Chouteau is $51,081 compared to $43,125 in Tipton (+18.4%). The higher salaries in Chouteau partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chouteau spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Tipton.