Cost of Living in Oklahoma City, OK
Is it worth moving here?
How far does a $70,000 salary go in Oklahoma City? Estimated income taxes on that gross salary total approximately $10,076 per year — combining federal taxes with Oklahoma's state income tax. Subtract rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ($1,244/month based on HUD Fair Market Rents for the Oklahoma City metro area) and the estimated annual take-home is $44,996, or roughly $3,750 per month for everything else: food, transportation, savings, and discretionary spending.
The Oklahoma City metro has a cost of living index of 78.1 according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (national average = 100). At 22% below the national average, Oklahoma City is a genuinely affordable metro where everyday expenses stretch further than in most cities.
At a $70,000 salary, the estimated 2-bedroom rent in Oklahoma City represents approximately 21% of gross income. That falls comfortably below the 30% rent-burden guideline, a healthy position for building savings.
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Living in Oklahoma City, OK is roughly 22% less expensive than the national average.
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K-12 Schools
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See Details →| Institution | Enrollment | In-State Tuition | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Technology Center | 1,024 | $0 | 100.0% |
| Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center | 516 | $0 | 84.0% |
| The Academy of Hair Design LLC | 57 | $0 | 81.0% |
| Yukon Beauty College Inc | 26 | $0 | 79.0% |
| Moore Norman Technology Center | 1,242 | $0 | 77.0% |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 29,145 | $5,070 | 75.0% |
| Central Oklahoma College | 467 | $0 | 75.0% |
| Mid-Del Technology Center | 372 | $0 | 65.0% |
| Oklahoma City University | 2,763 | $29,836 | 64.0% |
| JB's Hair Design and Barber College | 63 | $0 | 64.0% |
| Francis Tuttle Technology Center | 2,595 | $0 | 63.0% |
| Canadian Valley Technology Center | 2,026 | $0 | 60.0% |
| Oklahoma Christian University | 2,743 | $24,550 | 55.0% |
| Southern Nazarene University | 2,165 | $28,000 | 49.0% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | 12,148 | $7,284 | 38.0% |
| Metro Technology Centers | 1,337 | $0 | 36.0% |
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | 914 | $6,630 | 36.0% |
| Redlands Community College | 1,895 | $4,645 | 34.0% |
| Mid-America Christian University | 2,183 | $18,456 | 33.0% |
| Oklahoma City Community College | 11,469 | $3,025 | 21.0% |
| Rose State College | 7,313 | $3,778 | 21.0% |
| Randall University | 297 | $12,060 | 21.0% |
| Langston University | 1,910 | $4,518 | 17.0% |
| Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | 4,134 | $3,119 | 13.0% |
| Southwestern Christian University | 364 | $16,323 | 13.0% |
| University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center | 3,563 | $5,377 | — |
| Academy of Cosmetology, Barbering, and Esthetics | 40 | $0 | — |
| Hair Arts Institute | 32 | $0 | — |
| Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Oklahoma | 13 | $0 | — |