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 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,040 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 8 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sallisaw?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sallisaw
| Size | Sallisaw | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $555 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $817 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,092 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,261 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sallisaw 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 Sallisaw, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sallisaw
Life in Sallisaw
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sallisaw?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $129 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $134,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sallisaw, OK?
Renting in Sallisaw costs a median of about $801 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Sallisaw?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,040 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sallisaw cheap or expensive?
Sallisaw is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $51,807. It ranks 8th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sallisaw?
The median homeowner in Sallisaw pays $807 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Sallisaw 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 Sallisaw?
The median home value in Sallisaw is $134,100, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
8,605 people live in Sallisaw. Numbers are typical (middle) values.