Mustang, OK vs Stillwater, OK

Stillwater is moderately more affordable than Mustang, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Mustang scores 88 compared to 79 for Stillwater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mustang can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mustang is $1,243/month compared to $944/month in Stillwater — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stillwater has cheaper rent, Mustang actually has lower median home values ($227,800 vs $230,900).

Median household income in Mustang is $88,262 compared to $42,015 in Stillwater (+110.1%). 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 27% in Stillwater.