Walters, OK vs Welling, OK

Walters is moderately more affordable than Welling, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Walters scores 62 compared to 66 for Welling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Welling 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 $691/month in Welling — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Welling has cheaper rent, Walters actually has lower median home values ($127,100 vs $172,500).

Median household income in Walters is $50,875 compared to $48,750 in Welling (+4.4%). Walters offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Walters spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in Welling.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (62.6°F vs 60.8°F). Welling receives more rainfall at 43.2" per year compared to 27.5" in Walters.