Claremore, OK vs Shawnee, OK

Claremore, OK and Shawnee, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Claremore scores 75 while Shawnee scores 72 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Claremore is $978/month compared to $912/month in Shawnee — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shawnee is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $172,500.

Median household income in Claremore is $57,120 compared to $54,281 in Shawnee (+5.2%). 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 20.2% in Shawnee.