Frederick, OK vs Stratford, OK

Frederick, OK and Stratford, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.7% difference in their overall index. Frederick scores 58 while Stratford scores 58 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 Frederick is $703/month compared to $613/month in Stratford — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stratford has cheaper rent, Frederick actually has lower median home values ($67,100 vs $87,400).

Median household income in Frederick is $45,459 compared to $38,026 in Stratford (+19.5%). While Frederick is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frederick spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Stratford.