Broken Bow, OK vs Guthrie, OK

Broken Bow is moderately more affordable than Guthrie, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Broken Bow scores 65 compared to 73 for Guthrie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Guthrie 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 $874/month in Guthrie — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Broken Bow is more affordable at $159,000 median vs $176,200.

Median household income in Broken Bow is $50,744 compared to $54,640 in Guthrie (-7.1%). The higher salaries in Guthrie 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 19.2% in Guthrie.