HEAD TO HEAD
Lawton vs Oklahoma City
Lawton leads Oklahoma City on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Lawton, OK
wins 4 of 5 factors
Oklahoma City, OK
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Lawton | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 97 ◆ | 91 |
| Affordable to rent | 91 ◆ | 80 |
| Climate comfort | 84 ◆ | 80 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 70 ◆ | 64 |
| Big-city amenities | 19 | 90 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Lawton | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $154K | $247K |
| Typical rent | $1,105/mo | $1,399/mo |
| Average temperature | 17°C | 16°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.94 kWh/m²/day | 4.74 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #332 | #42 |
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.