Burns Flat, OK vs Washington, OK

Burns Flat is moderately more affordable than Washington, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Burns Flat scores 65 compared to 74 for Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington 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 $814/month in Washington — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Washington has cheaper rent, Burns Flat actually has lower median home values ($105,100 vs $214,900).

Median household income in Burns Flat is $41,974 compared to $84,444 in Washington (-50.3%). While Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burns Flat spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Washington.