Cost of Living in Dickson, OK

With a cost of living index of 77, Dickson, OK is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 6% above the Oklahoma state average of 71. Dickson is a small community of 1,379 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Dickson's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $986 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $188,000 (38% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Dickson is $72,143, which is 4% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.