Locust Grove, OK vs Roland, OK

Locust Grove is moderately more affordable than Roland, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Locust Grove scores 60 compared to 66 for Roland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Locust Grove is $667/month compared to $849/month in Roland — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Locust Grove is more affordable at $103,500 median vs $130,300.

Median household income in Locust Grove is $44,853 compared to $50,563 in Roland (-11.3%). While Roland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Locust Grove spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Roland.