Nowata, OK vs Shattuck, OK

Nowata is moderately more affordable than Shattuck, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Nowata scores 60 compared to 64 for Shattuck, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shattuck can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Nowata is $729/month compared to $702/month in Shattuck — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shattuck has cheaper rent, Nowata actually has lower median home values ($84,200 vs $132,800).

Median household income in Nowata is $39,853 compared to $41,875 in Shattuck (-4.8%). The higher salaries in Shattuck partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Nowata spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Shattuck.