Nowata, OK vs Thomas, OK

Nowata is moderately more affordable than Thomas, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Nowata scores 60 compared to 65 for Thomas, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thomas 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 $733/month in Thomas — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nowata is more affordable at $84,200 median vs $133,600.

Median household income in Nowata is $39,853 compared to $57,813 in Thomas (-31.1%). While Thomas is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Nowata spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Thomas.