salaryRent is lower than in 81% 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 $45,000 a year. That is $22 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 46 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sand Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sand Springs
| Size | Sand Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $774 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $741 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,067 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,336 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,454 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sand Springs
Life in Sand Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sand Springs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $247 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $197,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sand Springs, OK?
Renting in Sand Springs costs a median of about $1,125 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Sand Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,000 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sand Springs cheap or expensive?
Sand Springs is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $81,583. It ranks 46th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sand Springs?
The median homeowner in Sand Springs pays $1,895 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.
Is Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs?
The median home value in Sand Springs is $197,700, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
20,117 people live in Sand Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.