Stroud, OK vs Waynoka, OK

Waynoka is moderately more affordable than Stroud, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Stroud scores 64 compared to 60 for Waynoka, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stroud 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 $734/month in Waynoka — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waynoka is more affordable at $83,000 median vs $120,000.

Median household income in Stroud is $54,519 compared to $51,750 in Waynoka (+5.4%). The higher salaries in Stroud 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 17% in Waynoka.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (60.2°F vs 57.9°F). Stroud receives more rainfall at 36" per year compared to 27.8" in Waynoka.