Muskogee, OK vs Tahlequah, OK

Muskogee is moderately more affordable than Tahlequah, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Muskogee scores 67 compared to 70 for Tahlequah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tahlequah 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 $794/month in Tahlequah — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tahlequah has cheaper rent, Muskogee actually has lower median home values ($124,900 vs $182,800).

Median household income in Muskogee is $48,735 compared to $48,515 in Tahlequah (+0.5%). Muskogee offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Muskogee spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Tahlequah.