Guymon, OK vs Shawnee, OK

Guymon, OK and Shawnee, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.7% difference in their overall index. Guymon scores 75 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 Guymon is $981/month compared to $912/month in Shawnee — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shawnee is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $171,800.

Median household income in Guymon is $57,051 compared to $54,281 in Shawnee (+5.1%). While Guymon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Guymon spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Shawnee.