Durant, OK vs Muskogee, OK

Muskogee is moderately more affordable than Durant, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Durant scores 72 compared to 67 for Muskogee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durant can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durant is $908/month compared to $828/month in Muskogee — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Muskogee is more affordable at $124,900 median vs $155,800.

Median household income in Durant is $44,753 compared to $48,735 in Muskogee (-8.2%). Muskogee offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Durant spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Muskogee.