Cushing, OK vs Frederick, OK

Frederick is moderately more affordable than Cushing, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Cushing scores 65 compared to 58 for Frederick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cushing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cushing is $772/month compared to $703/month in Frederick — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Frederick is more affordable at $67,100 median vs $112,100.

Median household income in Cushing is $44,282 compared to $45,459 in Frederick (-2.6%). Frederick offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cushing spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Frederick.