salaryRent is lower than in 79% 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 18.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,840 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 50 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Chickasha?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Chickasha
| Size | Chickasha | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $702 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $752 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $901 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,186 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,149 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Chickasha 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 Chickasha, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Chickasha
Life in Chickasha
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chickasha?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $242 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $130,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chickasha, OK?
Renting in Chickasha costs a median of about $1,146 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Chickasha?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,840 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Chickasha cheap or expensive?
Chickasha is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $58,359. It ranks 50th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Chickasha?
The median homeowner in Chickasha pays $861 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Chickasha 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 Chickasha?
The median home value in Chickasha is $130,300, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
16,539 people live in Chickasha. Numbers are typical (middle) values.