Dewey, OK vs Dickson, OK

Dewey is moderately more affordable than Dickson, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Dewey scores 69 compared to 77 for Dickson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dickson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dewey is $939/month compared to $986/month in Dickson — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dewey is more affordable at $117,600 median vs $188,000.

Median household income in Dewey is $42,940 compared to $72,143 in Dickson (-40.5%). While Dickson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dewey spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Dickson.