HEAD TO HEAD
Carbondale vs Lawton
Carbondale and Lawton split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Carbondale, IL
wins 2 of 5 factors
Lawton, OK
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Carbondale | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 97 | 97 |
| Affordable to rent | 98 ◆ | 91 |
| Climate comfort | 68 | 84 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 50 | 70 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 22 ◆ | 19 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Carbondale | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $154K | $154K |
| Typical rent | $896/mo | $1,105/mo |
| Average temperature | 13.8°C | 17°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.25 kWh/m²/day | 4.94 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #321 | #332 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.