Alva, OK vs Oakhurst, OK

Alva, OK and Oakhurst, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. Alva scores 67 while Oakhurst scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alva is $826/month compared to $879/month in Oakhurst — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alva is more affordable at $132,500 median vs $147,700.

Median household income in Alva is $41,728 compared to $61,500 in Oakhurst (-32.1%). While Oakhurst 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 17.2% in Oakhurst.