Barnsdall, OK vs Mangum, OK

Mangum is moderately more affordable than Barnsdall, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Barnsdall scores 60 compared to 57 for Mangum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barnsdall 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 $601/month in Mangum — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mangum has cheaper rent, Barnsdall actually has lower median home values ($73,600 vs $90,200).

Median household income in Barnsdall is $50,625 compared to $56,875 in Mangum (-11%). Mangum offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnsdall spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Mangum.