Glenpool, OK vs Shawnee, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shawnee is 19.2% cheaper than Glenpool. With a cost index of 72 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Shawnee to Glenpool should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenpool is $1,267/month compared to $912/month in Shawnee — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shawnee is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $191,400.

Median household income in Glenpool is $76,726 compared to $54,281 in Shawnee (+41.3%). While Glenpool is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenpool spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Shawnee.