Cushing, OK vs Longtown, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cushing is 23.1% cheaper than Longtown. With a cost index of 65 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cushing to Longtown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cushing is $772/month compared to $1,254/month in Longtown — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cushing is more affordable at $112,100 median vs $178,400.

Median household income in Cushing is $44,282 compared to $57,655 in Longtown (-23.2%). While Longtown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cushing spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Longtown.