Carnegie, OK vs Marlow, OK

Carnegie is moderately more affordable than Marlow, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Carnegie scores 56 compared to 66 for Marlow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marlow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carnegie is $628/month compared to $800/month in Marlow — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carnegie is more affordable at $73,900 median vs $115,100.

Median household income in Carnegie is $42,976 compared to $53,932 in Marlow (-20.3%). While Marlow is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carnegie spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Marlow.