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Lawton vs Sherman
Lawton and Sherman
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Sherman are under the US rate in this release, 4.4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Lawton to Sherman
IRS migration on this site does not list a filed flow from Lawton to Sherman above the cutoff in 2022-2023.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $811 in Lawton and $959 in Sherman. Lawton has a state tax on wages. Sherman has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Sherman is 91% of the national level for the same work, against 82% in Lawton.
Sherman averages 221 sunny days, with July highs around 94°F and January nights around 35°F. Lawton is 243 sunny days, 96°F in July, 32°F in January. Commutes average 26 minutes in Sherman and 19 in Lawton.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
The IRS did not publish a large enough Lawton → Sherman pair for 2022-2023. That usually means fewer than a few dozen tax returns, not that nobody moved.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Lawton and Sherman changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 142 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,700–$3,150
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,100
- Rent a truck
- $400–$800
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Questions
Is Sherman cheaper than Lawton after tax and rent?
Yes. Sherman leaves about $123 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $811 in Lawton and $959 in Sherman.
Does Sherman have state income tax?
Sherman is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Lawton to Sherman?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.