Commerce, OK vs Pauls Valley, OK

Commerce is moderately more affordable than Pauls Valley, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Commerce scores 58 compared to 63 for Pauls Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pauls Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Commerce is $681/month compared to $814/month in Pauls Valley — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Commerce is more affordable at $71,500 median vs $84,100.

Median household income in Commerce is $35,298 compared to $47,681 in Pauls Valley (-26%). While Pauls Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Commerce spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Pauls Valley.