Grandfield, OK vs Jay, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Grandfield is 22.7% cheaper than Jay. With a cost index of 48 vs 62, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Grandfield to Jay should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grandfield is $438/month compared to $735/month in Jay — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grandfield is more affordable at $49,000 median vs $105,400.

Median household income in Grandfield is $31,648 compared to $36,411 in Jay (-13.1%). The higher salaries in Jay partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Grandfield spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Jay.