Elk City, OK vs Marlow, OK

Marlow is moderately more affordable than Elk City, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Elk City scores 71 compared to 66 for Marlow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elk City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elk City is $850/month compared to $800/month in Marlow — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marlow is more affordable at $115,100 median vs $165,300.

Median household income in Elk City is $49,500 compared to $53,932 in Marlow (-8.2%). Marlow offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Elk City spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Marlow.