Allen, OK vs Longtown, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Allen is 21.5% cheaper than Longtown. With a cost index of 66 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Allen to Longtown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Allen is $919/month compared to $1,254/month in Longtown — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Allen is more affordable at $82,200 median vs $178,400.

Median household income in Allen is $42,708 compared to $57,655 in Longtown (-25.9%). While Longtown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Allen spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Longtown.