Guymon, OK vs Ponca City, OK

Ponca City is moderately more affordable than Guymon, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Guymon scores 75 compared to 67 for Ponca City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Guymon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Guymon is $981/month compared to $827/month in Ponca City — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ponca City is more affordable at $127,500 median vs $171,800.

Median household income in Guymon is $57,051 compared to $55,270 in Ponca City (+3.2%). Guymon 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 Guymon spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Ponca City.