Enid, OK vs Ponca City, OK

Enid, OK and Ponca City, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.7% difference in their overall index. Enid scores 70 while Ponca City scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Enid is $906/month compared to $827/month in Ponca City — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ponca City is more affordable at $127,500 median vs $143,500.

Median household income in Enid is $63,472 compared to $55,270 in Ponca City (+14.8%). While Enid is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Enid spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Ponca City.