Cost of Living in Loco, OK

With a cost of living index of 59, Loco, OK is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 41% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the Oklahoma state average of 71. Loco is a small community of 86 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Loco's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $775 (41% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $50,000 (84% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Loco is $35,625, which is 53% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% 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.