Bernice, OK vs Freedom, OK

Bernice, OK and Freedom, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Bernice scores 62 while Freedom scores 65 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 Bernice is $733/month compared to $917/month in Freedom — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bernice has cheaper rent, Freedom actually has lower median home values ($72,000 vs $101,500).

Median household income in Bernice is $43,750 compared to $50,625 in Freedom (-13.6%). While Freedom is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bernice spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Freedom.