Burns Flat, OK vs Sayre, OK

Sayre is moderately more affordable than Burns Flat, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Burns Flat scores 65 compared to 61 for Sayre, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burns Flat can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burns Flat is $817/month compared to $770/month in Sayre — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sayre is more affordable at $77,800 median vs $105,100.

Median household income in Burns Flat is $41,974 compared to $41,813 in Sayre (+0.4%). Burns Flat does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Burns Flat spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.1% in Sayre.