Broken Bow, OK vs Crescent, OK

Broken Bow is moderately more affordable than Crescent, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Broken Bow scores 65 compared to 70 for Crescent, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crescent can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Broken Bow is $667/month compared to $859/month in Crescent — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Broken Bow has cheaper rent, Crescent actually has lower median home values ($149,800 vs $159,000).

Median household income in Broken Bow is $50,744 compared to $53,864 in Crescent (-5.8%). The higher salaries in Crescent partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Broken Bow spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Crescent.