Guthrie, OK vs Mustang, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Guthrie is 17.4% cheaper than Mustang. With a cost index of 73 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Guthrie to Mustang should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Guthrie is $874/month compared to $1,243/month in Mustang — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Guthrie is more affordable at $176,200 median vs $227,800.

Median household income in Guthrie is $54,640 compared to $88,262 in Mustang (-38.1%). While Mustang is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Guthrie spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Mustang.