Stilwell, OK vs Thomas, OK

Stilwell is moderately more affordable than Thomas, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Stilwell scores 58 compared to 65 for Thomas, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thomas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stilwell is $594/month compared to $733/month in Thomas — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stilwell is more affordable at $99,800 median vs $133,600.

Median household income in Stilwell is $32,738 compared to $57,813 in Thomas (-43.4%). While Thomas is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stilwell spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Thomas.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.4°F vs 60°F). Stilwell receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 23.9" in Thomas.