Duncan, OK vs Midwest City, OK

Duncan is moderately more affordable than Midwest City, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Duncan scores 68 compared to 77 for Midwest City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Midwest City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duncan is $872/month compared to $1,046/month in Midwest City — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Duncan is more affordable at $125,800 median vs $158,400.

Median household income in Duncan is $57,020 compared to $57,739 in Midwest City (-1.2%). Midwest City 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 Duncan spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Midwest City.