Owasso, OK vs Sand Springs, OK

Sand Springs is moderately more affordable than Owasso, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Owasso scores 88 compared to 78 for Sand Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Owasso can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Owasso is $1,222/month compared to $1,016/month in Sand Springs — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sand Springs is more affordable at $186,700 median vs $231,400.

Median household income in Owasso is $79,386 compared to $73,400 in Sand Springs (+8.2%). The higher salaries in Owasso partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Owasso spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Sand Springs.