Jay, OK vs Wagoner, OK

Jay is moderately more affordable than Wagoner, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Jay scores 62 compared to 70 for Wagoner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wagoner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jay is $735/month compared to $879/month in Wagoner — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jay is more affordable at $105,400 median vs $138,800.

Median household income in Jay is $36,411 compared to $58,206 in Wagoner (-37.4%). While Wagoner is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jay spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Wagoner.