Cost of Living in Colcord, OK

With a cost of living index of 62, Colcord, OK is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 38% cheaper than the national average and 9% below the Oklahoma state average of 71. Colcord is a small community of 888 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Colcord's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $774 (41% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $92,100 (70% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Colcord is $32,868, which is 56% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.