Red Oak, OK vs Wilson, OK

Red Oak is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Red Oak scores 59 compared to 65 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Red Oak is $725/month compared to $832/month in Wilson — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Oak is more affordable at $70,000 median vs $102,300.

Median household income in Red Oak is $35,676 compared to $65,375 in Wilson (-45.4%). While Wilson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Red Oak spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Wilson.