Cost of living, Oklahoma City
90.4
BEA Regional Price Parity vs US average of 100 (2024). Oklahoma City sits about 9.6% below national prices.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA RPP all-items, 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US
- −9.6%
- Metro
- Oklahoma City
- CBSA
- 36420
Oklahoma City all-items RPP is 90.4 (2024), about 9.6% below US-average prices. A $90,000 salary at national prices maps to about $81,360 here for equal purchasing power.
Price components in Oklahoma City
| Component | Oklahoma City | US |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 90.4 | 100 |
| Goods | 93.8 | 100 |
| Housing (rents) | 73.9 | 100 |
| Other services | 95.5 | 100 |
BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, US = 100.
What a US-average salary buys in Oklahoma City
| At US average | In Oklahoma City |
|---|---|
| $60,000 | $54,240 |
| $90,000 | $81,360 |
| $150,000 | $135,600 |
Local equivalent = national salary × (90.4 ÷ 100). BEA RPP 2024.
Top wages here
FAQ
- What is the cost of living in Oklahoma City?
- The BEA Regional Price Parity (all items, 2024) for Oklahoma City, OK is 90.4, versus a US average of 100 (−9.6%).
- How is RPP different from CPI?
- CPI tracks price change over time. RPP compares price levels across places in a given year versus the national average of 100. PayByCity uses RPP for cross-metro purchasing power, including goods, housing rents, and other services components.
- How should I use this with OEWS wages?
- Pair local BLS OEWS medians (May 2025) with this RPP. A $90,000 salary at US-average prices maps to about $81,360 in Oklahoma City for equal purchasing power.
- Does this include taxes or housing alone?
- No. All-items RPP is a broad price-level index. Component indexes show goods, rents, and other services separately, but this is not a rent quote, tax estimate, or household budget.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Highest wages here
- Physicians, All Other , 1,130 OEWS emp. $307,800
- Chief Executives , 970 OEWS emp. $179,990
- Architectural and Engineering Managers , 990 OEWS emp. $159,990
- Physician Assistants , 1,020 OEWS emp. $138,920
- Pharmacists , 1,550 OEWS emp. $138,120
- Computer and Information Systems Managers , 1,930 OEWS emp. $137,940
See methodology and disclaimer.