Fort Gibson, OK vs Meeker, OK

Meeker is moderately more affordable than Fort Gibson, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Fort Gibson scores 68 compared to 62 for Meeker, 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 $750/month in Meeker — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Gibson has cheaper rent, Meeker actually has lower median home values ($90,700 vs $173,200).

Median household income in Fort Gibson is $69,632 compared to $35,813 in Meeker (+94.4%). 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 25.1% in Meeker.