Alva, OK vs Guthrie, OK

Alva is moderately more affordable than Guthrie, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Alva scores 67 compared to 73 for Guthrie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Guthrie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alva is $826/month compared to $874/month in Guthrie — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alva is more affordable at $132,500 median vs $176,200.

Median household income in Alva is $41,728 compared to $54,640 in Guthrie (-23.6%). While Guthrie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alva spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Guthrie.