Fort Gibson, OK vs Maysville, OK

Fort Gibson, OK and Maysville, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. Fort Gibson scores 68 while Maysville scores 66 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 Fort Gibson is $737/month compared to $770/month in Maysville — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Gibson has cheaper rent, Maysville actually has lower median home values ($128,300 vs $173,200).

Median household income in Fort Gibson is $69,632 compared to $58,462 in Maysville (+19.1%). 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 15.8% in Maysville.