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Is Claremore, OK expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,00543% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$63,292about $5,274/month · 27% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$188,70043% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% 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 $40,200 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Oklahoma cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Oklahoma. It is number 33 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Claremore
$1,005
Sand Springs
$1,125
Bethany
$1,160
Durant
$1,004
Del City
$1,350
Altus
$808
El Reno
$987

How much do households earn in Claremore?

Under $25k
18.7%
$25k–50k
28.8%
$50k–100k
34.7%
$100k–150k
10.6%
$150k+
4.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Claremore

SizeClaremoreU.S. average
Studio$728$1,338
1 bedroom$804$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,067$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,288$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,310$2,098

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

How expensive is Claremore 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 Claremore, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Claremore

🏛️ Property tax$1,471a year · 0.78% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$177a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Claremore

Commute to work22.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home53.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Claremore?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $304 a month less.

Renting
$1,005
Owning
$1,309

Owning assumes a typical $188,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,870 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Claremore, OK?

Renting in Claremore costs a median of about $1,005 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,200 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Claremore cheap or expensive?

Claremore is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $63,292. It ranks 33rd cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Claremore?

The median homeowner in Claremore pays $1,471 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.

Is Claremore 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 Claremore?

The median home value in Claremore is $188,700, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

20,166 people live in Claremore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.