El Reno, OK vs Muskogee, OK

Muskogee is moderately more affordable than El Reno, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. El Reno scores 72 compared to 67 for Muskogee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Reno can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in El Reno is $904/month compared to $828/month in Muskogee — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Muskogee is more affordable at $124,900 median vs $157,000.

Median household income in El Reno is $54,459 compared to $48,735 in Muskogee (+11.7%). While El Reno is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of El Reno spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Muskogee.