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 17.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,640 a year. That is $15 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 7 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Okmulgee?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Okmulgee
| Size | Okmulgee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $511 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $844 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,014 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,128 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Okmulgee
Life in Okmulgee
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Okmulgee?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $108 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $98,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Okmulgee, OK?
Renting in Okmulgee costs a median of about $791 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Okmulgee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,640 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Okmulgee cheap or expensive?
Okmulgee is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $45,133. It ranks 7th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Okmulgee?
The median homeowner in Okmulgee pays $530 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.
Is Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee?
The median home value in Okmulgee is $98,400, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
11,348 people live in Okmulgee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.