Cost of Living in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has a cost of living index of 71, making it 29% less expensive than the national average. The statewide median household income is $56,461 (25% below the US median of $75,149). Across 721 cities tracked in Oklahoma, costs vary widely depending on location, proximity to metro areas, and local housing markets.

Housing drives most of the variation. The average median rent across Oklahoma cities is $807/mo (39% below the national median of $1,319), and the average median home value is $120,122 (61% below the national figure of $304,900). There is a 46-point spread between the most affordable city, Holdenville (index 56), and the most expensive, Jenks (index 102) — a moderate range typical of states with a mix of urban and rural areas.

When evaluating Oklahoma, it helps to look beyond the state average. Individual city costs can deviate significantly — use the map and rankings below to compare specific locations.

The largest cities in Oklahoma by population are Oklahoma City (index 82, pop. 688,693), Tulsa (index 77, pop. 412,322), Norman (index 84, pop. 128,714), Broken Arrow (index 88, pop. 115,919), and Edmond (index 98, pop. 95,618). All of these major cities are above the state average, a pattern common in states where metro areas drive up costs relative to rural communities.

Data: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow, HUD, BEA Regional Price Parities. Updated monthly.