Oklahoma City, OK Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Oklahoma City
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area run 11.5% below the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 88.5 on a base of 100). That puts Oklahoma City among the most affordable metros nationally.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Oklahoma household — see the Oklahoma state report.
Other Oklahoma metros
- Tulsa, OK RPP 87.5 B
Compare to similar-cost metros
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Oklahoma City, OK?
The Oklahoma City, OK metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 88.5 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 11.5% below the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Oklahoma City an affordable place to live?
Oklahoma City, OK has an InflationRank score of 83/100 (grade B), reflecting above-average affordability relative to U.S. metros. The metro RPP of 88.5 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Oklahoma City compare to other cities for cost of living?
Oklahoma City, OK has a cost-of-living index of 88.5 (U.S.=100), 11.5% below the national average. Similar-cost metros include El Paso, TX (RPP 88.0), Toledo, OH (RPP 89.0).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
Underlying data is drawn from authoritative federal economic agencies and public housing datasets. See full data sources →