Newcastle, OK vs Shawnee, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shawnee is 16.8% cheaper than Newcastle. With a cost index of 72 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Shawnee to Newcastle should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Newcastle is $1,020/month compared to $912/month in Shawnee — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shawnee is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $255,100.

Median household income in Newcastle is $97,315 compared to $54,281 in Shawnee (+79.3%). While Newcastle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newcastle spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Shawnee.