Medford, OK vs Wilburton, OK

Medford, OK and Wilburton, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1% difference in their overall index. Medford scores 61 while Wilburton scores 61 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Medford is $814/month compared to $716/month in Wilburton — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilburton has cheaper rent, Medford actually has lower median home values ($65,600 vs $94,400).

Median household income in Medford is $61,477 compared to $39,195 in Wilburton (+56.8%). While Medford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Medford spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Wilburton.