salaryRent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 13.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,720 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oklahoma cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oklahoma. It is number 41 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ada?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ada
| Size | Ada | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $355 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $618 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $959 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,131 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ada overall?
Everyday prices in Oklahoma overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ada, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ada
Life in Ada
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ada?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $82 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $169,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ada, OK?
Renting in Ada costs a median of about $1,093 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Ada?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,720 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ada cheap or expensive?
Ada is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $57,707. It ranks 41st cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ada?
The median homeowner in Ada pays $1,221 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Ada more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oklahoma are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Ada?
The median home value in Ada is $169,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
16,575 people live in Ada. Numbers are typical (middle) values.