Elk City, OK vs Hinton, OK

Elk City, OK and Hinton, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.5% difference in their overall index. Elk City scores 71 while Hinton scores 74 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Elk City is $850/month compared to $914/month in Hinton — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elk City is more affordable at $165,300 median vs $173,600.

Median household income in Elk City is $49,500 compared to $61,622 in Hinton (-19.7%). While Hinton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elk City spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Hinton.