Heavener, OK vs Oakland, OK

Heavener, OK and Oakland, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.2% difference in their overall index. Heavener scores 59 while Oakland scores 62 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 Heavener is $756/month compared to $767/month in Oakland — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Heavener is more affordable at $57,100 median vs $84,600.

Median household income in Heavener is $39,356 compared to $57,768 in Oakland (-31.9%). While Oakland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Heavener spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Oakland.