Guthrie, OK vs Marlow, OK

Marlow is moderately more affordable than Guthrie, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Guthrie scores 73 compared to 66 for Marlow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Guthrie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Guthrie is $874/month compared to $800/month in Marlow — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marlow is more affordable at $115,100 median vs $176,200.

Median household income in Guthrie is $54,640 compared to $53,932 in Marlow (+1.3%). Guthrie does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Guthrie spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Marlow.