Inola, OK vs Paoli, OK

Paoli is moderately more affordable than Inola, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Inola scores 74 compared to 66 for Paoli, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Inola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Inola is $954/month compared to $883/month in Paoli — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Paoli is more affordable at $82,100 median vs $170,400.

Median household income in Inola is $60,500 compared to $59,250 in Paoli (+2.1%). Inola does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Inola spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Paoli.