Cost of Living in Lost City, OK

With a cost of living index of 93, Lost City, OK is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 7% cheaper than the national average and 22% above the Oklahoma state average of 71. Lost City is a small community of 886 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Lost City's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,672 (27% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $139,500 (54% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Lost City is $73,750, which is 2% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

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.