Purcell, OK vs Stroud, OK

Stroud is moderately more affordable than Purcell, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Purcell scores 72 compared to 64 for Stroud, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Purcell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Purcell is $871/month compared to $742/month in Stroud — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stroud is more affordable at $120,000 median vs $163,000.

Median household income in Purcell is $60,529 compared to $54,519 in Stroud (+11%). The higher salaries in Purcell partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Purcell spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Stroud.