Mill Creek, OK vs Sterling, OK

Mill Creek is moderately more affordable than Sterling, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Mill Creek scores 59 compared to 64 for Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sterling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mill Creek is $750/month compared to $775/month in Sterling — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mill Creek is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $120,800.

Median household income in Mill Creek is $36,875 compared to $65,521 in Sterling (-43.7%). While Sterling is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mill Creek spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Sterling.