salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,320 a year. That is $17 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 21 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cushing?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cushing
| Size | Cushing | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $585 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $560 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $806 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,015 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,083 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cushing 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 Cushing, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cushing
Life in Cushing
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cushing?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $114 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $114,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cushing, OK?
Renting in Cushing costs a median of about $908 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Cushing?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,320 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cushing cheap or expensive?
Cushing is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $47,601. It ranks 21st cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cushing?
The median homeowner in Cushing pays $752 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Cushing 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 Cushing?
The median home value in Cushing is $114,500, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,367 people live in Cushing. Numbers are typical (middle) values.