Muskogee, OK vs Shawnee, OK

Muskogee is moderately more affordable than Shawnee, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Muskogee scores 67 compared to 72 for Shawnee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shawnee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Muskogee is $828/month compared to $912/month in Shawnee — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Muskogee is more affordable at $124,900 median vs $147,800.

Median household income in Muskogee is $48,735 compared to $54,281 in Shawnee (-10.2%). While Shawnee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Muskogee spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Shawnee.