salaryRent is lower than in 65% 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 17.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,480 a year. That is $26 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 63 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bartlesville?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bartlesville
| Size | Bartlesville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $739 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $759 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $891 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,171 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,277 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bartlesville
Life in Bartlesville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bartlesville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $202 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $167,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bartlesville, OK?
Renting in Bartlesville costs a median of about $1,362 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Bartlesville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,480 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bartlesville cheap or expensive?
Bartlesville is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $63,490. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bartlesville?
The median homeowner in Bartlesville pays $1,685 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville?
The median home value in Bartlesville is $167,200, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
37,878 people live in Bartlesville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.