Guthrie, OK vs Sulphur, OK

Sulphur is moderately more affordable than Guthrie, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Guthrie scores 73 compared to 68 for Sulphur, 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 $894/month in Sulphur — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Guthrie has cheaper rent, Sulphur actually has lower median home values ($116,300 vs $176,200).

Median household income in Guthrie is $54,640 compared to $57,531 in Sulphur (-5%). Sulphur offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Guthrie spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Sulphur.