Altus, OK vs Grove, OK

Altus is moderately more affordable than Grove, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Altus scores 69 compared to 77 for Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altus is $897/month compared to $887/month in Grove — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grove has cheaper rent, Altus actually has lower median home values ($124,800 vs $232,400).

Median household income in Altus is $55,550 compared to $56,875 in Grove (-2.3%). Grove does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Altus spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Grove.