Bristow, OK vs Hartshorne, OK

Bristow, OK and Hartshorne, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.8% difference in their overall index. Bristow scores 60 while Hartshorne scores 58 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 Bristow is $628/month compared to $623/month in Hartshorne — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartshorne is more affordable at $94,400 median vs $110,800.

Median household income in Bristow is $40,000 compared to $37,344 in Hartshorne (+7.1%). While Bristow 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% in Hartshorne.