OK · Rank 22 of 50 affordable

Can teachers afford to live in Oklahoma?

Tight, but workable.

The average Oklahoma teacher earns $55,086 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,462/mo, which is 32% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.

Avg Teacher Salary
$55,086
Cost-of-Living Index
86
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
44/100

Renting in Oklahoma

2BR Rent / mo
$1,462
Annual Rent
$17,544
% of Salary
32%
Left after rent
$3,129/mo

Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.

Buying a Home in Oklahoma

Median Home Price
$361,200
10% Down
$36,120
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,163/mo
Full PITI
$2,599/mo

Estimated mortgage payment as a share of average teacher monthly gross pay, including taxes & insurance.

Estimates assume a 10% down payment, 7% 30-year fixed rate, 1.1% property tax, and 0.35% home insurance. Actual rates and prices vary by district and metro area.

How Oklahoma Compares