Covington, OK vs Medford, OK

Medford is moderately more affordable than Covington, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Covington scores 65 compared to 61 for Medford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Covington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Covington is $929/month compared to $814/month in Medford — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $65,600 median vs $85,500.

Median household income in Covington is $74,500 compared to $61,477 in Medford (+21.2%). While Covington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Covington spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Medford.