Midwest City, OK vs Moore, OK

Midwest City is moderately more affordable than Moore, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Midwest City scores 77 compared to 86 for Moore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Midwest City is $1,046/month compared to $1,276/month in Moore — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Midwest City is more affordable at $158,400 median vs $189,300.

Median household income in Midwest City is $57,739 compared to $76,941 in Moore (-25%). While Moore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Midwest City spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in Moore.