Enid, OK vs Sand Springs, OK

Enid is moderately more affordable than Sand Springs, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Enid scores 70 compared to 78 for Sand Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sand Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Enid is $906/month compared to $1,016/month in Sand Springs — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Enid is more affordable at $143,500 median vs $186,700.

Median household income in Enid is $63,472 compared to $73,400 in Sand Springs (-13.5%). While Sand Springs 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, more than the 16.6% in Sand Springs.