Ketchum, OK vs Locust Grove, OK

Locust Grove is moderately more affordable than Ketchum, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Ketchum scores 65 compared to 60 for Locust Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ketchum can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ketchum is $786/month compared to $667/month in Locust Grove — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Locust Grove is more affordable at $103,500 median vs $124,200.

Median household income in Ketchum is $48,750 compared to $44,853 in Locust Grove (+8.7%). While Ketchum is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ketchum spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Locust Grove.