Newcastle, OK vs Sulphur, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sulphur is 23.4% cheaper than Newcastle. With a cost index of 68 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sulphur 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 $894/month in Sulphur — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sulphur is more affordable at $116,300 median vs $255,100.

Median household income in Newcastle is $97,315 compared to $57,531 in Sulphur (+69.2%). 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 18.6% in Sulphur.