Heavener, OK vs Waukomis, OK

Waukomis is moderately more affordable than Heavener, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Heavener scores 59 compared to 55 for Waukomis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Heavener can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Heavener is $756/month compared to $469/month in Waukomis — a 61% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waukomis has cheaper rent, Heavener actually has lower median home values ($57,100 vs $123,300).

Median household income in Heavener is $39,356 compared to $59,323 in Waukomis (-33.7%). Waukomis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Heavener spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 9.5% in Waukomis.