Coalgate, OK vs Sulphur, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Coalgate is 15.4% cheaper than Sulphur. With a cost index of 57 vs 68, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Coalgate to Sulphur should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Coalgate is $638/month compared to $894/month in Sulphur — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coalgate is more affordable at $83,200 median vs $116,300.

Median household income in Coalgate is $37,716 compared to $57,531 in Sulphur (-34.4%). While Sulphur is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coalgate spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Sulphur.