What is the cost of living in Lawton, OK?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lawton has an overall cost of living index of 88, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oklahoma, Lawton has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Oklahoma's index of 88.
The standard of living in Lawton ranks as #31 most affordable out of the 74 places we measured in Oklahoma. By definition, that implies Lawton ranks as the #43 most expensive place in the Sooner State.
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Lawton Cost Of Living Vs. Oklahoma
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lawton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lawton is 99.
The Groceries index in Lawton is 93.
The Health index in Lawton is 69.
The Housing index in Lawton is 98.
The Transportation index in Lawton is 89.
The Utilities index in Lawton is 93.
| Living Expense | Lawton | Oklahoma | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 69 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 89 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 92 | 100 |
Lawton Cost Of Living Compared To Oklahoma Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Lawton, OK Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Oklahoma, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Lawton is $139,275.
The Median Rent in Lawton is $967.
The Median Income in Lawton is $54,433.
The Home Value To Income in Lawton is 2.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lawton is 0.21x.
Lawton, OK Costs By Category
Detailed Lawton Services costs vs. Oklahoma
Detailed Lawton Groceries costs vs. Oklahoma
Detailed Lawton Health costs vs. Oklahoma
Detailed Lawton Transportation costs vs. Oklahoma
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lawton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Lawton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Wichita Falls, TX has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Lawton.
Duncan, OK has a cost of living index of 88, 1.0x Lawton.
Chickasha, OK has a cost of living index of 86, 1.0x Lawton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lawton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls, TX | 102,581 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Duncan, OK | 22,958 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Chickasha, OK | 16,539 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Burkburnett, TX | 11,059 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Anadarko, OK | 5,572 | 80 | 0.9x |
