Locust Grove, OK vs Tryon, OK

Tryon is moderately more affordable than Locust Grove, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Locust Grove scores 60 compared to 57 for Tryon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Locust Grove 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 $532/month in Tryon — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tryon has cheaper rent, Locust Grove actually has lower median home values ($103,500 vs $105,900).

Median household income in Locust Grove is $44,853 compared to $52,500 in Tryon (-14.6%). Tryon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Locust Grove spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Tryon.