Tipton, OK vs Walters, OK

Tipton is moderately more affordable than Walters, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Tipton scores 55 compared to 62 for Walters, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walters can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Tipton is $583/month compared to $699/month in Walters — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tipton is more affordable at $74,700 median vs $127,100.

Median household income in Tipton is $43,125 compared to $50,875 in Walters (-15.2%). While Walters is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Tipton spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Walters.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.9°F vs 62.6°F). Tipton receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 27.5" in Walters.