Clinton, OK vs Tonkawa, OK

Tonkawa is moderately more affordable than Clinton, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 67 compared to 62 for Tonkawa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $888/month compared to $802/month in Tonkawa — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tonkawa is more affordable at $83,000 median vs $112,500.

Median household income in Clinton is $58,417 compared to $57,711 in Tonkawa (+1.2%). Clinton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Tonkawa.