Okemah, OK vs Waukomis, OK

Waukomis is moderately more affordable than Okemah, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Okemah scores 58 compared to 55 for Waukomis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Okemah can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Okemah is $694/month compared to $469/month in Waukomis — a 48% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waukomis has cheaper rent, Okemah actually has lower median home values ($65,000 vs $123,300).

Median household income in Okemah is $32,232 compared to $59,323 in Waukomis (-45.7%). Waukomis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Okemah spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 9.5% in Waukomis.