Healdton, OK vs Wellston, OK

Healdton, OK and Wellston, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. Healdton scores 62 while Wellston scores 64 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 Healdton is $843/month compared to $790/month in Wellston — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wellston has cheaper rent, Healdton actually has lower median home values ($58,800 vs $103,800).

Median household income in Healdton is $50,338 compared to $57,717 in Wellston (-12.8%). While Wellston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Healdton spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Wellston.