Guthrie, OK vs Pocola, OK

Pocola is moderately more affordable than Guthrie, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Guthrie scores 73 compared to 65 for Pocola, 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 $747/month in Pocola — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pocola is more affordable at $134,200 median vs $176,200.

Median household income in Guthrie is $54,640 compared to $48,333 in Pocola (+13%). While Guthrie 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 18.5% in Pocola.