Cost of Living in New Cordell, OK

With a cost of living index of 62, New Cordell, 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. New Cordell is a small community of 2,743 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in New Cordell's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $748 (43% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $102,000 (67% 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 New Cordell is $70,780, which is 6% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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.