Del City, OK vs Stillwater, OK

Del City is moderately more affordable than Stillwater, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Del City scores 72 compared to 79 for Stillwater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stillwater can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Del City is $1,020/month compared to $944/month in Stillwater — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stillwater has cheaper rent, Del City actually has lower median home values ($112,800 vs $230,900).

Median household income in Del City is $48,895 compared to $42,015 in Stillwater (+16.4%). Del City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Del City spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Stillwater.