Home › OK › Oklahoma City, OK Cost of living in Oklahoma City, OK Livability score 70 · cost-of-living index 91.4 (US = 100)
How Oklahoma City compares Where Oklahoma City falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 91 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 91 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $247k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $247k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $130 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $130 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 9.0% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 9.0% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.99% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.99% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 460 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 460 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 13.3 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 13.3 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 94° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 94° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 27° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 27° Map of Oklahoma City Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 91.4 metro-area #49 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 93.3 metro-area #25 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.20 metro-area #46 of 200 Median household income $67,963 metro-area #120 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $39,475 metro-area #105 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 35.8 years metro-area #39 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 33.4% metro-area #101 of 200 Foreign-born residents 8.2% metro-area #99 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 63.9% metro-area #130 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 4.47% metro-area #51 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +5.6% metro-area #72 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $246,872 metro-area #40 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 3.6× metro-area #25 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +1.0% metro-area #109 of 200 Price per square foot $130 metro-area #42 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,900 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,399 metro-area #51 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 7,493 Median days on market 22 metro-area #128 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 9.0% state #36 of 200 Combined sales tax 8.99% state #172 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 4.75% Capital gains tax 4.75% state #107 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 0.99% metro-area #119 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,944 metro-area #61 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 75.3 years metro-area #142 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,300 state #17 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 13.5% metro-area #170 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 62 metro-area #164 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $9,000 state #25 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $100 state #83 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) None state #1 of 200 Emissions testing Not required Emissions detail No vehicle emissions testing DMV & license offices 20 Avg commute to work 23 min metro-area #75 of 200 Commute by driving alone 78.1% metro-area #147 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 31.4% metro-area #98 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 13.3¢/kWh state #8 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $120 state #3 of 200 Gasoline $2.95/gal state #3 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $56 state #51 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $83 state #53 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $76 state #20 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $4,400 state #199 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $2,000 state #116 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: tornadoes, wildfire, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 91.7 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #117 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $750 state #90 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $300 state #143 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 53 metro-area #157 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 2,000 metro-area #138 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 96% state #4 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 3,600 metro-area #94 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 63 metro-area #142 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 11 metro-area #182 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 94°F metro-area #177 of 200 Avg winter low 27°F metro-area #114 of 200 Annual precipitation 36.4" metro-area #68 of 200 Annual snowfall 6.7" metro-area #100 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 68% metro-area #34 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 7a Frost window 04-10 → 11-01
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 460 state #143 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 2,600 state #157 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 46 metro-area #115 of 200 Parks 54 Hiking areas 12 Golf courses 33 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 16
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Oklahoma City Major public and private employers in the Oklahoma City, OK area.
Salaries by occupation in Oklahoma City Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Pharmacists $131,710 Physician Assistants $126,080 Financial Managers $120,620 Marketing Managers $112,350 Lawyers $108,720 Human Resources Managers $104,580 Software Developers $104,030 Civil Engineers $102,880 Physical Therapists $99,530 Construction Managers $99,170 Dental Hygienists $98,900 Data Scientists $88,170 Mechanical Engineers $85,110 General & Operations Managers $83,930 Web Developers $81,110 Registered Nurses $79,850 Accountants & Auditors $73,610 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,340 Electricians $59,470 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $50,300 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,080 Graphic Designers $48,470 Elementary School Teachers $48,360 Carpenters $47,570 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $46,650 Medical Assistants $37,840
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