Lawton, OK vs Muskogee, OK

Muskogee is moderately more affordable than Lawton, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Lawton scores 70 compared to 67 for Muskogee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lawton 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 $828/month in Muskogee — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Muskogee is more affordable at $124,900 median vs $134,200.

Median household income in Lawton is $53,588 compared to $48,735 in Muskogee (+10%). While Lawton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lawton spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Muskogee.