What is the cost of living in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has an average cost of living index of 79, which is 29% below the national average of 111. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is $1,356, and average median household income is $68,847.

What is the cheapest city in Oklahoma?

Tulsa is the most affordable city tracked in Oklahoma, with a cost index of 70 and median rent of $1,207/month.

What is the most expensive city in Oklahoma?

Broken Arrow is the most expensive city tracked in Oklahoma, with a cost index of 98 and median rent of $1,671/month.

What is the average rent in Oklahoma?

The average monthly rent across 4 tracked cities in Oklahoma is $1,356. The cheapest rent is in Tulsa at $1,207/month.

What is the average household income in Oklahoma?

The average median household income across tracked cities in Oklahoma is $68,847. The highest-earning city is Broken Arrow at $85,220.

Is Oklahoma affordable to live in?

Oklahoma's average rent-to-income ratio is 23.7%. Financial advisors recommend keeping rent below 30% of gross income. Oklahoma is generally considered affordable, with rent taking less than 30% of typical incomes.

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4 cities tracked

Oklahoma

Compare affordability, taxes, rent pressure, and earnings across Oklahoma’s tracked cities with a single state-level intelligence view.

All Rankings

Most affordable: Tulsa

Highest income: Broken Arrow

Avg rent: $1,356

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Core metrics, city comparisons, and tax signals

Most Affordable

Tulsa

Index: 70Rent: $1,207

Most Expensive

Broken Arrow

Index: 98Rent: $1,671

Highest Income

Broken Arrow

$85,220Rent: $1,671

Oklahoma vs National Average

Cost Index

-28.8% vs avg

Avg Rent

$1,356

-28.4% vs avg

Avg Income

$68,847

-14.3% vs avg

Cities in Oklahoma

City	Cost	Rent	Income	Home Price	Pop	Rent/Inc
Oklahoma	73	$1,255	$66,702	$203,329	702,767	22.6%
Tulsa	70	$1,207	$58,407	$212,757	411,894	24.8%
Norman	75	$1,289	$65,060	$257,977	130,046	23.8%
Broken Arrow	98	$1,671	$85,220	$283,474	119,194	23.5%