Kiowa, OK vs Wanette, OK

Wanette is moderately more affordable than Kiowa, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Kiowa scores 59 compared to 53 for Wanette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kiowa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kiowa is $723/month compared to $425/month in Wanette — a 70% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wanette has cheaper rent, Kiowa actually has lower median home values ($70,900 vs $95,000).

Median household income in Kiowa is $45,625 compared to $33,906 in Wanette (+34.6%). While Kiowa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kiowa spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Wanette.