Poteau, OK vs Tishomingo, OK

Tishomingo is moderately more affordable than Poteau, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Poteau scores 68 compared to 61 for Tishomingo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poteau 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 $672/month in Tishomingo — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tishomingo is more affordable at $110,600 median vs $142,400.

Median household income in Poteau is $49,789 compared to $40,536 in Tishomingo (+22.8%). 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 19.9% in Tishomingo.