Cost of Living in Nowata, OK

With a cost of living index of 60, Nowata, OK is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 40% cheaper than the national average and 11% below the Oklahoma state average of 71. Nowata is a small community of 3,522 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Nowata's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $729 (45% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $84,200 (72% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Nowata is $39,853, which is 47% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% 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.