Guthrie, OK vs Sayre, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sayre is 19.5% cheaper than Guthrie. With a cost index of 61 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sayre to Guthrie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Guthrie is $874/month compared to $770/month in Sayre — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sayre is more affordable at $77,800 median vs $176,200.

Median household income in Guthrie is $54,640 compared to $41,813 in Sayre (+30.7%). 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, less than the 22.1% in Sayre.