Alva, OK vs Westville, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Westville is 22.7% cheaper than Alva. With a cost index of 55 vs 67, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Westville to Alva should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alva is $826/month compared to $569/month in Westville — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westville is more affordable at $76,000 median vs $132,500.

Median household income in Alva is $41,728 compared to $40,156 in Westville (+3.9%). Alva 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 Alva spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Westville.