Piedmont, OK vs Wilburton, OK

The cost of living difference between Piedmont, OK and Wilburton, OK is dramatic. Wilburton is 61.2% cheaper than Piedmont, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Piedmont has a cost index of 98 while Wilburton sits at 61, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Piedmont is $1,367/month compared to $716/month in Wilburton — a 91% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilburton is more affordable at $94,400 median vs $298,600.

Median household income in Piedmont is $94,882 compared to $39,195 in Wilburton (+142.1%). While Piedmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Piedmont spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Wilburton.