Lamar, OK vs Thackerville, OK

Lamar is moderately more affordable than Thackerville, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Lamar scores 61 compared to 66 for Thackerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thackerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lamar is $733/month compared to $855/month in Thackerville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lamar is more affordable at $85,000 median vs $112,500.

Median household income in Lamar is $46,250 compared to $50,139 in Thackerville (-7.8%). The higher salaries in Thackerville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lamar spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Thackerville.