OK · Rank 16 of 50 affordable
Can teachers afford to live in Oklahoma?
Yes — manageable.
The average Oklahoma teacher earns $61,931 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,440/mo, which is 28% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.
Avg Teacher Salary
$61,931
Cost-of-Living Index
84.7
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
57/100
Renting in Oklahoma
2BR Rent / mo
$1,440
Annual Rent
$17,279
% of Salary
28%
Left after rent
$3,721/mo
Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.
Buying a Home in Oklahoma
Median Home Price
$355,740
10% Down
$35,574
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,130/mo
Full PITI
$2,560/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.