Guthrie, OK vs Stilwell, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stilwell is 26.8% cheaper than Guthrie. With a cost index of 58 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stilwell to Guthrie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Guthrie is $874/month compared to $594/month in Stilwell — a 47% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stilwell is more affordable at $99,800 median vs $176,200.

Median household income in Guthrie is $54,640 compared to $32,738 in Stilwell (+66.9%). 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 21.8% in Stilwell.