salaryRent is lower than in 89% 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 19.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,040 a year. That is $19 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 28 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Muskogee?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Muskogee
| Size | Muskogee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $698 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $687 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $927 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,053 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $971 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Muskogee 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 Muskogee, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Muskogee
Life in Muskogee
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Muskogee?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $38 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $146,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Muskogee, OK?
Renting in Muskogee costs a median of about $976 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Muskogee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,040 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Muskogee cheap or expensive?
Muskogee is rated OK: rent takes 21.6% of the typical household income of $54,155. It ranks 28th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Muskogee?
The median homeowner in Muskogee pays $1,047 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Muskogee 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 Muskogee?
The median home value in Muskogee is $146,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
36,758 people live in Muskogee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.