Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-04-01

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.27 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.79 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,359, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Oklahoma City's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.

Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$3.27

National: $4.06

200.0%since 2000
AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,359

National: $1,900

28.4%since 2000
Zillow ZORI Metro (2026-02)

Grocery Inflation

5.27%

Year-over-year

BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$11.50

Combo meal

5.0%YoY

Electricity

12.62¢

per kWh · ~$114/mo

27.4%vs US avg
EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$190/mo

$2,280/yr

6.0%vs national avg
Bankrate/NAIC

Median Household Income

$65,374

34% goes to essentials

34.0%cost burden
Census ACS 2023
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Grocery Prices

Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present

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Eggs (dozen)

Bird flu volatility

$2.58 BLS avg

+156.4%

Milk (gallon)

$4.10 BLS avg

+44.6%

Ground Beef (lb)

$6.75 BLS avg

+354.4%

Bread (loaf)

$1.84 BLS avg

+104.0%

Chicken Breast (lb)

$2.04 BLS avg

+93.5%

Butter (lb)

$5.06 BLS avg

+27.1%

Bacon (lb)

$7.26 BLS avg

+23.7%

Cheddar Cheese (lb)

$6.11 BLS avg

+12.1%

Pasta (lb)

$1.84 BLS avg

+33.3%

Rice (5 lb)

$4.81 BLS avg

+23.0%

Coffee (12 oz)

$11.19 BLS avg

+41.5%

Orange Juice (64 oz)

Citrus shortage

$4.77 BLS avg

+43.2%

Potatoes (5 lb)

$4.48 BLS avg

+21.7%

Apples (3 lb)

$4.80 BLS avg

+17.1%

Tomatoes (lb)

$2.59 BLS avg

+28.9%

Lettuce (head)

$2.09 BLS avg

+29.8%

Cooking Oil (48 oz)

$7.48 BLS avg

+44.7%

Yogurt (32 oz)

$4.44 BLS avg

+19.4%

Cereal (family size)

$5.43 BLS avg

+27.8%

Frozen Pizza

$7.83 BLS avg

+38.6%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$11.50

Casual Dining

$17.76

Monthly Spend

$285.06

+5.01% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonald's

2022: $5.92

$9.55

+61.3%

Wendy's

2022: $6.69

$10.31

+54.1%

Chipotle

2022: $7.16

$10.70

+49.4%

Starbucks

2022: $3.36

$4.66

+38.7%

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Local Workforce

2024 · BLS QCEW

Total Jobs

495k

Median Weekly Pay

$1,267

$66k/yr

Top Sector

Trade, Transportation & Utilities

Household vs Worker Pay

$65k

household median

Employment by Sector — Oklahoma City

% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
+12.1% 5yr$1,050/wk
19.0%

~$55k/yr

Education & Health Services
+23.4% 5yr$1,308/wk
17.4%

~$68k/yr

Professional & Business Services
+3.4% 5yr$1,460/wk
15.7%

~$76k/yr

Leisure & Hospitality
+4.2% 5yr$547/wk
11.0%

~$28k/yr

Financial Activities
+8.0% 5yr$1,629/wk
5.7%

~$85k/yr

Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 40109

Highest Paying Sector

Financial Activities

$1,629/wk · $85k/yr

Most Workers (lowest wage)

Leisure & Hospitality

$547/wk · $28k/yr

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