Okmulgee, OK vs Pocola, OK

Okmulgee, OK and Pocola, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Okmulgee scores 63 while Pocola scores 65 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Okmulgee is $799/month compared to $747/month in Pocola — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pocola has cheaper rent, Okmulgee actually has lower median home values ($90,200 vs $134,200).

Median household income in Okmulgee is $39,060 compared to $48,333 in Pocola (-19.2%). While Pocola is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Okmulgee spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Pocola.