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 19.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $30,000 a year. That is $14 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 4 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Purcell?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Purcell
| Size | Purcell | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $912 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,107 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,177 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Purcell 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 Purcell, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Purcell
Life in Purcell
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Purcell?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $441 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $171,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Purcell, OK?
Renting in Purcell costs a median of about $750 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Purcell?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $30,000 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Purcell cheap or expensive?
Purcell is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.2% of the typical household income of $68,438. It ranks 4th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Purcell?
The median homeowner in Purcell pays $1,392 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Purcell 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 Purcell?
The median home value in Purcell is $171,600, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
6,803 people live in Purcell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.