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Is Seminole, OK expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,14535% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$42,192about $3,516/month · 52% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$103,60069% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.2 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,800 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 49 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Seminole
$1,145
$846
$1,093
$892
$1,334
$988

How much do households earn in Seminole?

Under $25k
32.4%
$25k–50k
30.1%
$50k–100k
25.1%
$100k–150k
4.5%
$150k+
3.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 7.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Seminole

SizeSeminoleU.S. average
Studio$521$1,338
1 bedroom$593$1,324
2 bedrooms$757$1,509
3 bedrooms$993$1,698
4 bedrooms$941$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Seminole overall?

Everyday prices in Oklahoma overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
63
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
74
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Seminole, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Seminole

🏛️ Property tax$731a year · 0.71% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$154a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Seminole

Commute to work17.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line27.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Seminole?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $426 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,145
Owning
$719

Owning assumes a typical $103,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Seminole, OK?

Renting in Seminole costs a median of about $1,145 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.

How much do I need to make to live in Seminole?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,800 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Seminole cheap or expensive?

Seminole is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.6% of the typical household income of $42,192. It ranks 49th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Seminole?

The median homeowner in Seminole pays $731 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.

Is Seminole 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 Seminole?

The median home value in Seminole is $103,600, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

7,194 people live in Seminole. Numbers are typical (middle) values.