Custer City, OK vs Stuart, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stuart is 16.6% cheaper than Custer City. With a cost index of 60 vs 70, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stuart to Custer City should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Custer City is $1,071/month compared to $725/month in Stuart — a 48% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stuart has cheaper rent, Custer City actually has lower median home values ($73,300 vs $80,000).

Median household income in Custer City is $71,458 compared to $61,250 in Stuart (+16.7%). While Custer City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Custer City spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Stuart.