Mustang, OK vs Shawnee, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shawnee is 23.1% cheaper than Mustang. With a cost index of 72 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Shawnee to Mustang should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mustang is $1,243/month compared to $912/month in Shawnee — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shawnee is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $227,800.

Median household income in Mustang is $88,262 compared to $54,281 in Shawnee (+62.6%). While Mustang is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mustang spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Shawnee.