Tishomingo, OK vs Wister, OK

Tishomingo, OK and Wister, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. Tishomingo scores 61 while Wister scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Tishomingo is $672/month compared to $810/month in Wister — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tishomingo has cheaper rent, Wister actually has lower median home values ($93,200 vs $110,600).

Median household income in Tishomingo is $40,536 compared to $35,655 in Wister (+13.7%). Tishomingo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Tishomingo spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 27.3% in Wister.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (62.3°F vs 62.4°F). Wister receives more rainfall at 47.3" per year compared to 42.6" in Tishomingo.