salaryRent is lower than in 82% 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 19.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,720 a year. That is $21 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 42 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Idabel?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Idabel
| Size | Idabel | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $362 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $784 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $931 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $953 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Idabel 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 Idabel, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Idabel
Life in Idabel
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Idabel?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $158 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $134,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Idabel, OK?
Renting in Idabel costs a median of about $1,093 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Idabel?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,720 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Idabel cheap or expensive?
Idabel is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $46,694. It ranks 42nd cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Idabel?
The median homeowner in Idabel pays $618 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.
Is Idabel 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 Idabel?
The median home value in Idabel is $134,800, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
6,987 people live in Idabel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.