salaryOklahoma City is the largest city in Oklahoma that we track, with 697,125 residents. Rent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,080 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 60 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Oklahoma City?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oklahoma City
| Size | Oklahoma City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $878 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,191 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,477 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,750 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oklahoma City overall?
Everyday prices in the Oklahoma City metro area are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Oklahoma City
Life in Oklahoma City
What jobs pay in Oklahoma City
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $138,920 | 11.5% |
| Pharmacist | $138,120 | 11.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,390 | 11.9% |
| Software Developer | $122,390 | 13.0% |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | 15.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $98,960 | 16.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,110 | 16.4% |
| Operations Manager | $97,110 | 16.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,630 | 16.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $82,920 | 19.2% |
| Accountant | $77,280 | 20.6% |
| Police Officer | $75,270 | 21.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,160 | 25.2% |
| Firefighter | $61,460 | 25.9% |
| Electrician | $61,010 | 26.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $60,120 | 26.5% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,860 | 26.6% |
| Plumber | $59,150 | 26.9% |
| Truck Driver | $54,720 | 29.1% |
| Carpenter | $48,940 | 32.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | 32.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $39,810 | 40.0% |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,330 | 40.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,010 | 43.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,560 | 43.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,130 | 44.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,160 | 52.8% |
| Cashier | $28,680 | 55.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | 87.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oklahoma City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $278 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $231,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oklahoma City, OK?
Renting in Oklahoma City costs a median of about $1,327 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Oklahoma City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,080 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oklahoma City cheap or expensive?
Oklahoma City is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $74,045. It ranks 60th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oklahoma City?
The median homeowner in Oklahoma City pays $2,311 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is Oklahoma City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Oklahoma City?
The median home value in Oklahoma City is $231,300, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
697,125 people live in Oklahoma City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.