Poteau, OK vs Stilwell, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stilwell is 17.9% cheaper than Poteau. With a cost index of 58 vs 68, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stilwell to Poteau should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Poteau is $818/month compared to $594/month in Stilwell — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stilwell is more affordable at $99,800 median vs $142,400.

Median household income in Poteau is $49,789 compared to $32,738 in Stilwell (+52.1%). While Poteau 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, less than the 21.8% in Stilwell.