Holdenville, OK vs Newkirk, OK

Holdenville, OK and Newkirk, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. Holdenville scores 56 while Newkirk scores 58 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 Holdenville is $599/month compared to $613/month in Newkirk — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holdenville is more affordable at $76,900 median vs $99,000.

Median household income in Holdenville is $41,413 compared to $53,125 in Newkirk (-22%). While Newkirk is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Holdenville spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Newkirk.