Kaw City, OK vs Wellston, OK

Kaw City, OK and Wellston, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. Kaw City scores 62 while Wellston scores 64 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 Kaw City is $688/month compared to $790/month in Wellston — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kaw City has cheaper rent, Wellston actually has lower median home values ($103,800 vs $125,000).

Median household income in Kaw City is $55,833 compared to $57,717 in Wellston (-3.3%). While Wellston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kaw City spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Wellston.