Bristow, OK vs Langston, OK

Bristow, OK and Langston, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. Bristow scores 60 while Langston scores 59 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 $502/month in Langston — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Langston has cheaper rent, Bristow actually has lower median home values ($110,800 vs $137,500).

Median household income in Bristow is $40,000 compared to $32,656 in Langston (+22.5%). 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, more than the 18.4% in Langston.