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Is Skiatook, OK expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,13136% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$61,992about $5,166/month · 29% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$182,60045% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% 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 $45,240 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 48 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Skiatook
$1,131
Sallisaw
$801
Collinsville
$1,638
Clinton
$782
Cushing
$908
Piedmont
$1,625
Poteau
$882

How much do households earn in Skiatook?

Under $25k
19.3%
$25k–50k
29.2%
$50k–100k
29.8%
$100k–150k
10.9%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Skiatook

SizeSkiatookU.S. average
1 bedroom$939$1,324
2 bedrooms$927$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,217$1,698

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

How expensive is Skiatook 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 Skiatook, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Skiatook

🏛️ Property tax$1,562a year · 0.86% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$170a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Skiatook

Commute to work24 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Skiatook?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $136 a month less.

Renting
$1,131
Owning
$1,267

Owning assumes a typical $182,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Skiatook, OK?

Renting in Skiatook costs a median of about $1,131 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,240 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Skiatook cheap or expensive?

Skiatook is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $61,992. It ranks 48th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Skiatook?

The median homeowner in Skiatook pays $1,562 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.

Is Skiatook 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 Skiatook?

The median home value in Skiatook is $182,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,632 people live in Skiatook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.