Cottonwood, OK vs East Duke, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cottonwood is 22.6% cheaper than East Duke. With a cost index of 56 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cottonwood to East Duke should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cottonwood is $580/month compared to $1,034/month in East Duke — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cottonwood is more affordable at $86,800 median vs $118,800.

Median household income in Cottonwood is $32,500 compared to $59,500 in East Duke (-45.4%). While East Duke is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cottonwood spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in East Duke.