Sallisaw, OK vs Stilwell, OK

Stilwell is moderately more affordable than Sallisaw, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Sallisaw scores 66 compared to 58 for Stilwell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sallisaw can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sallisaw is $861/month compared to $594/month in Stilwell — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stilwell is more affordable at $99,800 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in Sallisaw is $47,333 compared to $32,738 in Stilwell (+44.6%). While Sallisaw is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sallisaw spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Stilwell.

Climate-wise, Sallisaw is notably warmer with an average of 62.4°F compared to 57.4°F in Stilwell. Sallisaw receives more rainfall at 47.3" per year compared to 47" in Stilwell.