Sallisaw, OK vs Wilburton, OK

Wilburton is moderately more affordable than Sallisaw, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Sallisaw scores 66 compared to 61 for Wilburton, 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 $716/month in Wilburton — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilburton is more affordable at $94,400 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in Sallisaw is $47,333 compared to $39,195 in Wilburton (+20.8%). 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 21.9% in Wilburton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (62.4°F vs 62.3°F). Sallisaw receives more rainfall at 47.3" per year compared to 42.6" in Wilburton.