Dewey, OK vs Meeker, OK

Meeker is moderately more affordable than Dewey, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Dewey scores 69 compared to 62 for Meeker, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dewey 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 $750/month in Meeker — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meeker is more affordable at $90,700 median vs $117,600.

Median household income in Dewey is $42,940 compared to $35,813 in Meeker (+19.9%). While Dewey 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 25.1% in Meeker.