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Is Catoosa, OK expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,33424% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,156about $6,513/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$178,80046% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% 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 $53,360 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 61 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Catoosa
$1,334
Noble
$892
Seminole
$1,145
Grove
$846
Tuttle
$1,069
Idabel
$1,093
Wagoner
$717

How much do households earn in Catoosa?

Under $25k
15.8%
$25k–50k
20.2%
$50k–100k
39.4%
$100k–150k
15.7%
$150k+
7.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Catoosa

SizeCatoosaU.S. average
1 bedroom$953$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,120$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,221$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,637$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Catoosa overall?

Everyday prices in Oklahoma overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
63
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
74
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Catoosa, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Catoosa

🏛️ Property tax$1,251a year · 0.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$149a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Catoosa

Commute to work20.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Catoosa?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $93 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,334
Owning
$1,241

Owning assumes a typical $178,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,880 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Catoosa, OK?

Renting in Catoosa costs a median of about $1,334 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.

How much do I need to make to live in Catoosa?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,360 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Catoosa cheap or expensive?

Catoosa is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $78,156. It ranks 61st cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Catoosa?

The median homeowner in Catoosa pays $1,251 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.

Is Catoosa 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 Catoosa?

The median home value in Catoosa is $178,800, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

7,496 people live in Catoosa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.