Meeker, OK vs Stilwell, OK

Stilwell is moderately more affordable than Meeker, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Meeker scores 62 compared to 58 for Stilwell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Meeker can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Meeker is $750/month compared to $594/month in Stilwell — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stilwell has cheaper rent, Meeker actually has lower median home values ($90,700 vs $99,800).

Median household income in Meeker is $35,813 compared to $32,738 in Stilwell (+9.4%). While Meeker is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Meeker spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Stilwell.