Sapulpa, OK vs Shawnee, OK

Sapulpa, OK and Shawnee, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.1% difference in their overall index. Sapulpa scores 75 while Shawnee scores 72 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Sapulpa is $998/month compared to $912/month in Shawnee — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shawnee is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $158,300.

Median household income in Sapulpa is $61,644 compared to $54,281 in Shawnee (+13.6%). While Sapulpa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sapulpa spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Shawnee.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.5°F vs 60.1°F). Sapulpa receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 36.4" in Shawnee.