Dickson, OK vs Fort Gibson, OK

Fort Gibson is moderately more affordable than Dickson, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Dickson scores 77 compared to 68 for Fort Gibson, 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 Dickson is $986/month compared to $737/month in Fort Gibson — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Gibson is more affordable at $173,200 median vs $188,000.

Median household income in Dickson is $72,143 compared to $69,632 in Fort Gibson (+3.6%). Dickson does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dickson spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Fort Gibson.