Walters, OK vs Wayne, OK

Walters is moderately more affordable than Wayne, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Walters scores 62 compared to 68 for Wayne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wayne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Walters is $699/month compared to $900/month in Wayne — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walters has cheaper rent, Wayne actually has lower median home values ($109,500 vs $127,100).

Median household income in Walters is $50,875 compared to $76,071 in Wayne (-33.1%). While Wayne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Walters spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Wayne.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (62.6°F vs 60.1°F). Wayne receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 27.5" in Walters.