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Cost of Living in Oklahoma

2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Oklahoma (OK).

79.21%
Expense Difficulty
2.47%
Behind on Rent
16.1%
Uninsured
56.93%
Employed
22.16%
AI Usage
$830
Median Rent
43.9%
Cost-Burdened Renters
2.9%
Unemployment Rate

Oklahoma vs. National Average

Expense Difficulty1.2 pts better
OK: 79.21%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind6.1 pts better
OK: 2.47%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured8.4 pts worse
OK: 16.1%
US: 7.67%
Employed~ average
OK: 56.93%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage2.3 pts worse
OK: 22.16%
US: 24.45%

Cost of Living Overview

About This Data

Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Oklahoma reflect the West South Central division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.