Barnsdall, OK vs Longtown, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Barnsdall is 28.6% cheaper than Longtown. With a cost index of 60 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Barnsdall to Longtown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnsdall is $740/month compared to $1,254/month in Longtown — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barnsdall is more affordable at $73,600 median vs $178,400.

Median household income in Barnsdall is $50,625 compared to $57,655 in Longtown (-12.2%). Longtown 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 Barnsdall spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Longtown.