Cost of Living in Pickett, OK

With a cost of living index of 68, Pickett, OK is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 3% below the Oklahoma state average of 71. Pickett is a small community of 987 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pickett's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $723 (45% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $183,500 (40% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Pickett is $101,571, which is 35% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 9% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.