

Moving from Lawton to Wichita Falls
Moving from Lawton to Wichita Falls: +$319/mo after tax & rent
LawtonWichita FallsAbout 52 miles apart, close enough to drive.
- Wichita Falls leaves you more
- No state income tax
- Property tax 1.70%
$2,636/mo in Wichita Falls. $2,317/mo in Lawton. +$3,828 a year.
Lawton
$2,317
left each month
Wichita Falls
$2,636
+$319 vs Lawton
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Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 59 households moved Lawton → Wichita Falls (about 112 people, average AGI $44,102). 46 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
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| Per month | Lawton | Wichita Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home | $4,949 | $5,340 |
| Rent | $811 | $864 |
| All other costs | $1,821 | $1,840 |
| Left over | $2,317 | $2,636 |
Left over each month is take-home pay minus rent and the rest of the bills. The gap between Lawton and Wichita Falls changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this · Leftover vs a COL index · Why a cheaper COL% can still lose leftover.
What the move itself costs
About 63 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,600–$2,950
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$2,000
- Rent a truck
- $350–$700
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Questions
Is Wichita Falls cheaper than Lawton after tax and rent?
For one adult in a one-bedroom, Wichita Falls leaves about $319 more a month. A one-bedroom is about $811 in Lawton and $864 in Wichita Falls.
Does Wichita Falls have state income tax?
Wichita Falls is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Lawton to Wichita Falls?
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.