salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,400 a year. That is $22 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 51 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bethany?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bethany
| Size | Bethany | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $832 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $824 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,060 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,376 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,541 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bethany 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 Bethany, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bethany
Life in Bethany
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bethany?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $31 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $171,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bethany, OK?
Renting in Bethany costs a median of about $1,160 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Bethany?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,400 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bethany cheap or expensive?
Bethany is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $61,033. It ranks 51st cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bethany?
The median homeowner in Bethany pays $1,647 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.
Is Bethany 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 Bethany?
The median home value in Bethany is $171,600, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
20,560 people live in Bethany. Numbers are typical (middle) values.