Guthrie, OK vs Sapulpa, OK

Guthrie, OK and Sapulpa, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.3% difference in their overall index. Guthrie scores 73 while Sapulpa scores 75 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Guthrie is $874/month compared to $998/month in Sapulpa — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Guthrie has cheaper rent, Sapulpa actually has lower median home values ($158,300 vs $176,200).

Median household income in Guthrie is $54,640 compared to $61,644 in Sapulpa (-11.4%). While Sapulpa 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, less than the 19.4% in Sapulpa.