Cost of Living in Oklahoma
Based on 1 city we track in Oklahoma.
Cost of living in Oklahoma is shaped mostly by rent across the 1 city we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $882 a month — 26% lower than the $1,191 median across the 28 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $66,702, 7% lower than the $71,716 median across the states we track. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$882
Median Home Value
$215,100
Median Income
$66,702
Avg Temperature
61.5°F
Medians across the Oklahoma cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
4.5%
State Income Tax (top rate)
Up to 4.50%
Cities in Oklahoma
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Oklahoma cost of living — FAQ
- Is Oklahoma expensive to live in?
- Oklahoma is among the more affordable of the 28 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $882 ranks #26 of 28 and is 26% lower than the $1,191 median.
- What is the average rent in Oklahoma?
- Across the 1 city we track in Oklahoma, average rent runs a studio around $795, a one-bedroom around $882, a two-bedroom around $1,085, a three-bedroom around $1,356 per month (US Census ACS).
- What is the median home price in Oklahoma?
- The median home value across the cities we track in Oklahoma is $215,100 — 32% lower than the $317,950 median across the states we track.
- Does Oklahoma have a state income tax?
- Yes — Oklahoma's top state income tax rate is 4.50% (most filers pay less than the top rate). Its state sales tax rate is 4.5%; local jurisdictions may add more.
- How much do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma?
- To keep a one-bedroom rent of $882 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $35,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in Oklahoma is $66,702.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).