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.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,880 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 43 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pauls Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pauls Valley
| Size | Pauls Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $697 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $840 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,066 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,257 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pauls Valley 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 Pauls Valley, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pauls Valley
Life in Pauls Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pauls Valley?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $416 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $98,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pauls Valley, OK?
Renting in Pauls Valley costs a median of about $1,097 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Pauls Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,880 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pauls Valley cheap or expensive?
Pauls Valley is rated OK: rent takes 24.2% of the typical household income of $54,310. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pauls Valley?
The median homeowner in Pauls Valley pays $669 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Pauls Valley 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 Pauls Valley?
The median home value in Pauls Valley is $98,200, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,062 people live in Pauls Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.