Moore, OK vs Stillwater, OK

Stillwater is moderately more affordable than Moore, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Moore scores 86 compared to 79 for Stillwater, 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 Moore is $1,276/month compared to $944/month in Stillwater — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stillwater has cheaper rent, Moore actually has lower median home values ($189,300 vs $230,900).

Median household income in Moore is $76,941 compared to $42,015 in Stillwater (+83.1%). 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 27% in Stillwater.