Cost of Living in McCurtain, OK

With a cost of living index of 53, McCurtain, OK is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 47% cheaper than the national average and 18% below the Oklahoma state average of 71. McCurtain is a small community of 415 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in McCurtain's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $588 (55% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $45,900 (85% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in McCurtain is $19,375, which is 74% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 36% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.