Cookson, OK vs Lane, OK

Lane is moderately more affordable than Cookson, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Cookson scores 65 compared to 61 for Lane, 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 $744/month in Lane — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lane is more affordable at $86,900 median vs $110,300.

Median household income in Cookson is $62,500 compared to $70,938 in Lane (-11.9%). Lane offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cookson spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Lane.