Empire City, OK vs Walters, OK

Walters is moderately more affordable than Empire City, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Empire City scores 71 compared to 62 for Walters, 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 $699/month in Walters — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walters is more affordable at $127,100 median vs $169,000.

Median household income in Empire City is $88,750 compared to $50,875 in Walters (+74.4%). 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 16.5% in Walters.