Empire City, OK vs Lexington, OK

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Empire City, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Empire City scores 71 compared to 66 for Lexington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Empire City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Empire City is $867/month compared to $879/month in Lexington — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Empire City has cheaper rent, Lexington actually has lower median home values ($84,500 vs $169,000).

Median household income in Empire City is $88,750 compared to $46,094 in Lexington (+92.5%). While Empire City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Empire City spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Lexington.