Heavener, OK vs Laverne, OK

Heavener is moderately more affordable than Laverne, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Heavener scores 59 compared to 66 for Laverne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Laverne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Heavener is $756/month compared to $850/month in Laverne — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Heavener is more affordable at $57,100 median vs $109,400.

Median household income in Heavener is $39,356 compared to $56,250 in Laverne (-30%). While Laverne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Heavener spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Laverne.