Bristow, OK vs Elk City, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bristow is 15.7% cheaper than Elk City. With a cost index of 60 vs 71, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bristow to Elk City should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bristow is $628/month compared to $850/month in Elk City — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bristow is more affordable at $110,800 median vs $165,300.

Median household income in Bristow is $40,000 compared to $49,500 in Elk City (-19.2%). While Elk City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bristow spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Elk City.