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Is Tecumseh, OK expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,13036% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$52,386about $4,366/month · 40% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$122,50063% 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 $45,200 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 47 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Tecumseh
$1,130
$988
$1,093

How much do households earn in Tecumseh?

Under $25k
25.0%
$25k–50k
28.3%
$50k–100k
33.1%
$100k–150k
4.7%
$150k+
5.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Tecumseh

SizeTecumsehU.S. average
1 bedroom$743$1,324
2 bedrooms$793$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,022$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Tecumseh

🏛️ Property tax$765a year · 0.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$182a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Tecumseh

Commute to work22.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tecumseh?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $280 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,130
Owning
$850

Owning assumes a typical $122,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,250 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Tecumseh, OK?

Renting in Tecumseh costs a median of about $1,130 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,200 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Tecumseh cheap or expensive?

Tecumseh is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $52,386. It ranks 47th cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Tecumseh?

The median homeowner in Tecumseh pays $765 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.

Is Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh?

The median home value in Tecumseh is $122,500, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

6,332 people live in Tecumseh. Numbers are typical (middle) values.