Keyes, OK vs Mead, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Mead is 21.4% cheaper than Keyes. With a cost index of 57 vs 69, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Mead to Keyes should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

Renters will find that Keyes has a median rent of $425/month while Mead comes in at $644/month, a 34% difference.

Median household income in Keyes is $118,500 compared to $75,500 in Mead (+57%). While Keyes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Keyes spend roughly 4.3% of their income on rent, less than the 10.2% in Mead.