Oklahoma County, OK at a glance
Median household income
$66,679$5,557 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Oklahoma County, OK?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Oklahoma County, OK? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Oklahoma City, OK HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $939 | $11,268 | $37,560 | 16.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,017 | $12,204 | $40,680 | 18.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,244 | $14,928 | $49,760 | 22.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,675 | $20,100 | $67,000 | 30.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,857 | $22,284 | $74,280 | 33.4% |
Rent in Oklahoma County, OK, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Oklahoma County, OK
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $66,679 a year ($5,557 a month before tax).
What $66,679 leaves after Oklahoma taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Oklahoma tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Oklahoma County, OK: common questions
What is the median household income in Oklahoma County, OK?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Oklahoma County, OK is $66,679 per year (approximately $5,557 per month).
What is the average rent in Oklahoma County, OK?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $939 for a studio, $1,017 for one bedroom, $1,244 for two, $1,675 for three and $1,857 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Oklahoma County, OK expensive to live in?
Prices there run 9.6% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 90.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Oklahoma County, OK?
To keep a $1,244 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $49,760 a year, or $4,147 a month. That is 75% of what the typical household in Oklahoma County, OK earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Oklahoma County, OK?
On the local median income of $66,679 ($5,557 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,778 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,667 for everything else and $1,111 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,244 takes 45% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Oklahoma County, OK?
Homes in Oklahoma paid 14.3¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $129. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.