Barnsdall, OK vs Covington, OK

Barnsdall is moderately more affordable than Covington, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Barnsdall scores 60 compared to 65 for Covington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Covington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnsdall is $740/month compared to $929/month in Covington — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barnsdall is more affordable at $73,600 median vs $85,500.

Median household income in Barnsdall is $50,625 compared to $74,500 in Covington (-32%). While Covington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnsdall spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Covington.