Guthrie, OK vs Shawnee, OK

Guthrie, OK and Shawnee, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.6% difference in their overall index. Guthrie scores 73 while Shawnee scores 72 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 $912/month in Shawnee — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Guthrie has cheaper rent, Shawnee actually has lower median home values ($147,800 vs $176,200).

Median household income in Guthrie is $54,640 compared to $54,281 in Shawnee (+0.7%). 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, less than the 20.2% in Shawnee.