Cost of living in Oklahoma
Prices in Oklahoma are 12.2% below the US average (48th highest of 51). A single filer on $75,000 pays $2,830 in state income tax. State sales tax: 4.5%.
Price levels in Oklahoma
| BEA RPP 2024 | Oklahoma | vs US (100) |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 87.8 | −12.2% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 62.8 | −37.2% |
| Utilities | 73.9 | −26.1% |
| Other services | 95.5 | −4.5% |
Metros in Oklahoma
Metros whose principal city is in Oklahoma. “Left over” = a single renter earning $60,000, after 2026 taxes (including the principal city’s local tax) and modeled costs.
| Metro | Population | Price level | 2-BR FMR | Infant care / wk* | Left over / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,512,813 | 90.4 | $1,264 | $215 | $1,435 |
| Tulsa, OK | 1,069,273 | 89.2 | $1,229 | $216 | $1,468 |
| Lawton, OK | 127,590 | 85.9 | $974 | $209 | $1,712 |
| Enid, OK | 61,779 | 84.3 | $997 | $213 | $1,657 |
*Center-based, DOL 2022 price for the metro’s principal county; a year in brackets marks an older latest-available price. “No data”: DOL publishes no price for that county, and childcare is left out of its budgets.
Also partly in Oklahoma: Fort Smith, AR-OK.
Taxes in Oklahoma (2026)
| Annual tax | Single, $50,000 | Single, $75,000 | Single, $120,000 | Couple, 2 kids, $120,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $3,820 | $7,670 | $17,570 | $5,640 |
| Social Security + Medicare | $3,825 | $5,738 | $9,180 | $9,180 |
| Oklahoma income tax | $1,705 | $2,830 | $4,855 | $4,219 |
| Oklahoma payroll taxes | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay / month | $3,388 | $4,897 | $7,366 | $8,413 |
Annual liability, standard deduction, Child Tax Credit; local income taxes are not included in this state-level table (see each metro). On $75,000, Oklahoma’s income and payroll taxes cost $2,830 a year more than in a state without them (federal taxes are the same: $13,408).
Childcare prices across Oklahoma
| Age band | Center, median county / wk (2022) | Center / yr today* | Home-based / wk (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (under 2) | $205 | $13,027 | $149 |
| Toddler (2) | $177 | $11,263 | $137 |
| Preschool (3–4) | $177 | $11,263 | $137 |
| School-age (5–12) | $116 | $7,363 | $104 |
Center-based infant care ranges from $190 a week in Kiowa County to $231 in Canadian County (2022 prices).
DOL National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022; median across 77 counties with 2022 data. *52 weeks × 1.2224 BLS CPI for day care and preschool, 2022 average to 2026-08. Look up a county.
Property taxes by county
Effective rate = Census median real estate taxes ÷ median home value (ACS 2020-2024), metro-area counties.
| County | Median value | Median tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland County | $235,700 | $2,360 | 1.00% |
| Canadian County | $246,200 | $2,394 | 0.97% |
| Oklahoma County | $222,900 | $2,155 | 0.97% |
| Tulsa County | $230,400 | $2,227 | 0.97% |
| Comanche County | $163,800 | $1,449 | 0.88% |
| Grady County | $205,800 | $1,400 | 0.68% |
| Pawnee County | $131,500 | $876 | 0.67% |
| Okmulgee County | $121,200 | $796 | 0.66% |
| Lincoln County | $166,500 | $935 | 0.56% |
| Sequoyah County | $139,400 | $761 | 0.55% |
Five highest and five lowest of 18 counties.
Energy and fuel
EIA: electricity 2025, natural gas 2024, gasoline week ending 2026-10-05.
Who moves to and from Oklahoma
Census state-to-state migration flows (2024 ACS 1-year; people 1 year and over, ± margin of error at 90%). Totals cover moves between states and DC only: 106,621 in, 72,744 out (net +33,877).
- Texas18,579 ±3,583
- Kansas5,414 ±2,204
- Colorado5,402 ±3,244
- Missouri3,750 ±1,165
- Florida3,466 ±2,011
- Arkansas3,227 ±1,098
- California2,694 ±1,455
- New Mexico2,058 ±1,034
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma expensive to live in?+
BEA’s Regional Price Parities put Oklahoma’s overall price level at 87.8 in 2024 (US = 100), the 48th highest of 51 states and DC. Housing is 62.8 and goods 93.8.
Does Oklahoma have a state income tax?+
Yes. A single filer earning $75,000 owes about $2,830 in Oklahoma income tax under 2026 law (3.8% of pay).
What is the sales tax in Oklahoma?+
The state rate is 4.5% (as of 2026-10-13); groceries are exempt from the state rate. Local sales taxes can add to this.
What is the most affordable metro in Oklahoma?+
For a single renter earning $60,000, Lawton, OK leaves the most each month after taxes and modeled costs ($1,712), and Oklahoma City, OK the least ($1,435).