Lawton, OK vs Midwest City, OK

Lawton is moderately more affordable than Midwest City, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Lawton scores 70 compared to 77 for Midwest City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Midwest City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lawton is $935/month compared to $1,046/month in Midwest City — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lawton is more affordable at $134,200 median vs $158,400.

Median household income in Lawton is $53,588 compared to $57,739 in Midwest City (-7.2%). The higher salaries in Midwest City partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lawton spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Midwest City.