Cushing, OK vs Tishomingo, OK

Tishomingo is moderately more affordable than Cushing, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Cushing scores 65 compared to 61 for Tishomingo, 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 $672/month in Tishomingo — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tishomingo is more affordable at $110,600 median vs $112,100.

Median household income in Cushing is $44,282 compared to $40,536 in Tishomingo (+9.2%). 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, more than the 19.9% in Tishomingo.