salaryBroken Arrow is the 4th-largest city in Oklahoma that we track, with 118,180 residents. Rent is lower than in 57% 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 $60,480 a year. That is $29 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 68 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Broken Arrow?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Broken Arrow
| Size | Broken Arrow | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,330 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,106 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,316 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,614 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,180 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Broken Arrow
Life in Broken Arrow
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Broken Arrow?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $225 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $250,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Broken Arrow, OK?
Renting in Broken Arrow costs a median of about $1,512 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Broken Arrow?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,480 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Broken Arrow cheap or expensive?
Broken Arrow is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $93,576. It ranks 68th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Broken Arrow?
The median homeowner in Broken Arrow pays $2,492 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow?
The median home value in Broken Arrow is $250,400, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
118,180 people live in Broken Arrow. Numbers are typical (middle) values.