Holdenville, OK vs Lexington, OK

Holdenville is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Holdenville scores 56 compared to 66 for Lexington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holdenville is $599/month compared to $879/month in Lexington — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holdenville is more affordable at $76,900 median vs $84,500.

Median household income in Holdenville is $41,413 compared to $46,094 in Lexington (-10.2%). The higher salaries in Lexington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Holdenville spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Lexington.