Moore, OK vs Shawnee, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shawnee is 20.1% cheaper than Moore. With a cost index of 72 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Shawnee to Moore should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Moore is $1,276/month compared to $912/month in Shawnee — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shawnee is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $189,300.

Median household income in Moore is $76,941 compared to $54,281 in Shawnee (+41.7%). 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 Moore spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Shawnee.