salaryRent is lower than in 66% 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 $54,000 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 62 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Del City?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Del City
| Size | Del City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $875 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $747 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,064 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,273 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,386 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Del City 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 Del City, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Del City
Life in Del City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Del City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $470 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $126,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Del City, OK?
Renting in Del City costs a median of about $1,350 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Del City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,000 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Del City cheap or expensive?
Del City is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.0% of the typical household income of $50,609. It ranks 62nd cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Del City?
The median homeowner in Del City pays $1,120 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.
Is Del City 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 Del City?
The median home value in Del City is $126,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
21,494 people live in Del City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.