Claremore, OK vs Muskogee, OK

Muskogee is moderately more affordable than Claremore, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Claremore scores 75 compared to 67 for Muskogee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Claremore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Claremore is $978/month compared to $828/month in Muskogee — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Muskogee is more affordable at $124,900 median vs $172,500.

Median household income in Claremore is $57,120 compared to $48,735 in Muskogee (+17.2%). While Claremore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Claremore spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Muskogee.