Sapulpa, OK vs Stillwater, OK

Sapulpa is moderately more affordable than Stillwater, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Sapulpa scores 75 compared to 79 for Stillwater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stillwater can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sapulpa is $998/month compared to $944/month in Stillwater — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stillwater has cheaper rent, Sapulpa actually has lower median home values ($158,300 vs $230,900).

Median household income in Sapulpa is $61,644 compared to $42,015 in Stillwater (+46.7%). Sapulpa offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Sapulpa spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Stillwater.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.5°F vs 60.2°F). Sapulpa receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 36" in Stillwater.