Stroud, OK vs Wagoner, OK

Stroud is moderately more affordable than Wagoner, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Stroud scores 64 compared to 70 for Wagoner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wagoner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stroud is $742/month compared to $879/month in Wagoner — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stroud is more affordable at $120,000 median vs $138,800.

Median household income in Stroud is $54,519 compared to $58,206 in Wagoner (-6.3%). The higher salaries in Wagoner partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Stroud spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Wagoner.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (60.2°F vs 60.8°F). Wagoner receives more rainfall at 43.2" per year compared to 36" in Stroud.