Cost of Living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Rent, everyday costs and taxes in Oklahoma City, what each job keeps after paying them, and how the city compares with the rest of the US.
- Population
- 719,849
- Median household income
- $70,040
- Cost of living (US = 100)
- 90.4
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%
Is Oklahoma City a good place to live?
Oklahoma City is a good place to live if you want your pay to go further: a typical worker keeps more here than in 124 of the 178 other large US cities we track.
A typical worker in Oklahoma City keeps $9,103 a year after taxes, rent and everyday costs. Try your job
- Cost of living10% below the US average (BEA, 2024)
- Rent$1,096 a month for a 1-bedroom (HUD)
- Taxes$1,580 of state income tax on a typical wage
Cost of living in Oklahoma City
Prices in the Oklahoma City, OK area run 10% below the US average. Housing is the biggest difference, at 26% below the US average.
- Housing26% below the US average
- Goods (food, clothing, cars)6% below the US average
- Utilities26% below the US average
- Other services (healthcare and more)5% below the US average
- All items10% below the US average
Monthly budget for one person
| Cost | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bedroom | $1,096 | $13,152 |
| Food | $463 | $5,556 |
| Transportation | $366 | $4,392 |
| Healthcare | $336 | $4,032 |
| Utilities | $193 | $2,316 |
| Total before taxes | $2,454 | $29,448 |
Rent by apartment size
| Monthly rent | Oklahoma City | Whole metro area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $958 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,096 | $1,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,332 | $1,264 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,805 | $1,713 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,027 | $1,923 |
Living in Oklahoma City
How Oklahoma City compares with the US on income, housing, work and commuting (Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year).
| Measure | Oklahoma City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,040 | $81,604 |
| Median home value | $259,300 | $360,600 |
| Median rent paid | $1,178 | $1,487 |
| Households renting | 43% | 34.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Living below the poverty line | 15.3% | 12.2% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 36.9% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | 39.2 years |
| Average commute, one way | 21.9 minutes | 27.2 minutes |
| Working from home | 10.1% | 13.3% |
| Commuting by public transit | 0.3% | 3.7% |
Home internet
5 providers offer home internet to at least a quarter of Oklahoma City, led by Cox Communications, Verizon, Atlink Services, AT&T. Fiber reaches 65.6% of homes and 81.9% can get gigabit speeds. Compare providers in Oklahoma City
Pros and cons of living in Oklahoma City
Pros
- Paychecks go further. A typical worker keeps $9,103 a year after taxes, rent and everyday costs, more than in 124 of 178 large cities.
- Shorter commutes. The average one-way commute is 21.9 minutes, against 27.2 nationally.
- Lower cost of living. Prices are 10% below the US average (BEA, 2024).
- Cheaper rent. Median rent is $1,178 a month, against $1,487 nationally.
Cons
Nothing stands out against the US average in the data we track.
What your job keeps in Oklahoma City
Pick a job, or enter your salary, to see what's left after federal, payroll, state and local taxes, a 1-bedroom rent and everyday costs.
- Typical salary
- $47,230
- Federal income tax
- −$3,488
- Payroll taxes
- −$3,613
- State income tax
- −$1,580
- Rent, 1-bedroom
- −$13,152
- Everyday costs
- −$16,294
a year, or $759 a month
Pay: BLS OEWS Oklahoma City, OK. Rent: HUD FY2027. Taxes: 2026 federal, state and local schedules for a single filer.
What the most common jobs keep here
The 10 jobs we cover with the most workers in the Oklahoma City, OK area.
| Job | Median pay | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Software engineer | $122,390 | $60,511 |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $48,077 |
| Project manager | $85,400 | $36,165 |
| Registered nurse | $82,920 | $34,533 |
| Accountant | $77,280 | $30,818 |
| Licensed practical nurse | $59,860 | $18,684 |
| Truck driver | $54,720 | $14,785 |
| Teacher | $49,455 | $10,791 |
| Medical assistant | $39,810 | $3,476 |
| Nursing assistant | $36,560 | $1,010 |
Other jobs, A–Z
What each keeps in Oklahoma City on its median pay. Pick one in the calculator above for the full breakdown.
- Auto mechanic $8,793
- Carpenter $10,400
- Civil engineer $45,095
- Data scientist $40,011
- Dental assistant $8,360
- Dental hygienist $43,877
- Dentist $108,742
- Diesel mechanic $16,719
- Electrician $19,556
- Financial analyst $28,863
- Firefighter $19,897
- HVAC technician $18,881
- Lineman $32,261
- Mechanical engineer $43,758
- Nurse practitioner $67,535
- Occupational therapist $47,807
- Paralegal $16,931
- Paramedic $10,272
- Pharmacist $70,555
- Pharmacy technician $6,297
- Physical therapist $45,602
- Physician assistant $71,066
- Plumber $18,145
- Police officer $29,495
- Radiologic technologist $31,787
- Respiratory therapist $33,143
- Social worker $9,299
- Speech-language pathologist $38,042
- Veterinarian $44,957
- Welder $10,264
Compare Oklahoma City with other cities
Compare Oklahoma City with another city: any city or state, any of our 40 jobs.
Moving to Oklahoma City
15 licensed interstate movers are based in Oklahoma City, and 3 more elsewhere in the Oklahoma City, OK area (FMCSA, household-goods authority).
Questions people ask
Is Oklahoma City, OK a good place to live?
Oklahoma City is a good place to live if you want your pay to go further: a typical worker keeps more here than in 124 of the 178 other large US cities we track. The typical worker here earns $47,230 and keeps $9,103 a year after federal, payroll and state taxes, a 1-bedroom rent and everyday costs.
What is the cost of living in Oklahoma City?
Prices in the Oklahoma City, OK area are 10% below the US average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024). A 1-bedroom rents for $1,096 a month (HUD fair market rent, FY2027), and everyday costs for one person, covering food, transportation, healthcare and utilities, come to about $1,358 a month.
How much do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma City?
A single person renting a 1-bedroom alone needs about $35,300 a year before tax to cover taxes, rent and everyday costs, with nothing left over. The typical worker in the Oklahoma City, OK area earns $47,230.
What is the average rent in Oklahoma City?
HUD's fair market rent for FY2027 is $1,010 for a studio, $1,096 for a 1-bedroom and $1,332 for a 2-bedroom. The Census Bureau puts the median rent paid in Oklahoma City at $1,178 a month (2024).
Does Oklahoma City have a state or city income tax?
Yes. On a typical wage of $47,230, Oklahoma state income tax comes to about $1,580 a year. Oklahoma City has no local income tax on wages.
What internet providers serve Oklahoma City?
5 providers offer home internet to at least a quarter of Oklahoma City, led by Cox Communications, Verizon, Atlink Services, AT&T. 65.6% of homes can get fiber and 81.9% can get gigabit speeds (FCC National Broadband Map).
Sources and method
Everyday costs: BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey 2024 (one-person households) × CPI-U to August 2026 × BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Taxes assume a single filer with the standard deduction and wage income only.
- Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates
- Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates
- BLS OEWS May 2025, metropolitan area estimates
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027
- BLS Consumer Expenditure Surveys 2024, Table 1400 (size of consumer unit)
- BLS Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)
- BEA Regional Price Parities by MSA, 2024
- FCC National Broadband Map, fixed broadband availability (data as of December 31, 2025, released 2026-09-29)
- FMCSA Carrier - All With History (operating authority and insurance)
Data compiled October 13, 2026. How we calculate