Fort Gibson, OK vs Okmulgee, OK

Okmulgee is moderately more affordable than Fort Gibson, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Fort Gibson scores 68 compared to 63 for Okmulgee, 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 $799/month in Okmulgee — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Gibson has cheaper rent, Okmulgee actually has lower median home values ($90,200 vs $173,200).

Median household income in Fort Gibson is $69,632 compared to $39,060 in Okmulgee (+78.3%). 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 24.5% in Okmulgee.