Cookson, OK vs Fairview, OK

Fairview is moderately more affordable than Cookson, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Cookson scores 65 compared to 59 for Fairview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cookson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cookson is $797/month compared to $615/month in Fairview — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairview is more affordable at $105,700 median vs $110,300.

Median household income in Cookson is $62,500 compared to $52,500 in Fairview (+19%). While Cookson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cookson spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Fairview.