Fort Gibson, OK vs Locust Grove, OK

Locust Grove is moderately more affordable than Fort Gibson, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Fort Gibson scores 68 compared to 60 for Locust Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Gibson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Gibson is $737/month compared to $667/month in Locust Grove — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Locust Grove is more affordable at $103,500 median vs $173,200.

Median household income in Fort Gibson is $69,632 compared to $44,853 in Locust Grove (+55.2%). While Fort Gibson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Gibson spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Locust Grove.