salaryRent is lower than in 68% 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 $52,400 a year. That is $25 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 59 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Midwest City?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Midwest City
| Size | Midwest City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $878 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,045 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,364 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,546 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Midwest 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 Midwest City, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Midwest City
Life in Midwest City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Midwest City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $169 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $164,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Midwest City, OK?
Renting in Midwest City costs a median of about $1,310 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Midwest City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,400 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Midwest City cheap or expensive?
Midwest City is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $62,035. It ranks 59th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Midwest City?
The median homeowner in Midwest City pays $1,500 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Midwest 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 Midwest City?
The median home value in Midwest City is $164,500, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
58,297 people live in Midwest City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.