Cushing, OK vs Okemah, OK

Okemah is moderately more affordable than Cushing, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Cushing scores 65 compared to 58 for Okemah, 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 $694/month in Okemah — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Okemah is more affordable at $65,000 median vs $112,100.

Median household income in Cushing is $44,282 compared to $32,232 in Okemah (+37.4%). While Cushing is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cushing spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.8% in Okemah.