Elmore City, OK vs Walters, OK

Walters is moderately more affordable than Elmore City, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Elmore City scores 69 compared to 62 for Walters, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elmore City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elmore City is $950/month compared to $699/month in Walters — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walters has cheaper rent, Elmore City actually has lower median home values ($112,000 vs $127,100).

Median household income in Elmore City is $37,375 compared to $50,875 in Walters (-26.5%). Walters offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Elmore City spend roughly 30.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Walters. The Walters ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.