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 16.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,080 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 20 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Enid?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Enid
| Size | Enid | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $608 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $791 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $927 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,143 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,707 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Enid overall?
Everyday prices in the Enid metro area are 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Enid
Life in Enid
What jobs pay in Enid
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $131,690 | 8.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $115,030 | 9.4% |
| Software Developer | $94,830 | 11.4% |
| Lawyer | $87,980 | 12.3% |
| Operations Manager | $81,520 | 13.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $78,060 | 13.9% |
| Accountant | $68,710 | 15.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,510 | 18.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,300 | 18.3% |
| Electrician | $58,970 | 18.4% |
| Plumber | $56,860 | 19.0% |
| Police Officer | $56,510 | 19.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $54,290 | 19.9% |
| Truck Driver | $49,780 | 21.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $46,840 | 23.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $36,270 | 29.8% |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,630 | 30.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $34,930 | 31.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,250 | 31.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,340 | 36.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,770 | 37.6% |
| Cashier | $27,460 | 39.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,650 | 65.0% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Enid?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $173 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $154,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Enid, OK?
Renting in Enid costs a median of about $902 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Enid?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,080 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Enid cheap or expensive?
Enid is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $67,002. It ranks 20th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Enid?
The median homeowner in Enid pays $1,455 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Enid more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 16% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Enid?
The median home value in Enid is $154,900, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
50,653 people live in Enid. Numbers are typical (middle) values.