Poteau, OK vs Sand Springs, OK

Poteau is moderately more affordable than Sand Springs, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Poteau scores 68 compared to 78 for Sand Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sand Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Poteau is $818/month compared to $1,016/month in Sand Springs — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Poteau is more affordable at $142,400 median vs $186,700.

Median household income in Poteau is $49,789 compared to $73,400 in Sand Springs (-32.2%). While Sand Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Poteau spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Sand Springs.