Hinton, OK vs Newcastle, OK

Hinton is moderately more affordable than Newcastle, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Hinton scores 74 compared to 84 for Newcastle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newcastle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hinton is $914/month compared to $1,020/month in Newcastle — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hinton is more affordable at $173,600 median vs $255,100.

Median household income in Hinton is $61,622 compared to $97,315 in Newcastle (-36.7%). While Newcastle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hinton spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Newcastle.