Historical data
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Cost of living index
2010–2024MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Cost of Living Index
Oklahoma's overall cost of living index is 87.0 (U.S. average = 100), among the lowest in the nation.
Regional Price Parity, all items
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities (SARPP line 1).
| Indicator | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity, all items2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 87.8 | 100 |
- •Oklahoma is consistently ranked among the 5 cheapest states to live in.
Housing Costs
Oklahoma's housing cost index is 72 (U.S. average = 100), among the lowest in the country.
Housing price parity (rents)
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, housing (SARPP line 3).
| Indicator | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Housing price parity (rents)2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 62.8 | 100 |
Utility Costs
Oklahoma's utilities cost index is 90, below the national average, aided by relatively cheap electricity.
Utilities price parity
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, utilities (SARPP line 4).
Electricity price per kWh (South region)
1979–2024BLS Average Price Data, annual average (APU030072610).
| Indicator | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 73.9 | 100 |
Food Costs
Oklahoma's food and groceries index is 95, slightly below the national average.
Goods price parity
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, goods (SARPP line 2).
Food price index (South region)
2006–2025BLS CPI-U food, South region, annual average (CUUR0300SAF1).
| Indicator | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Goods price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 93.8 | 100 |
Healthcare Costs
Oklahoma's healthcare cost index is 95, close to the national average.
Medical care price index (South region)
2006–2025BLS CPI-U medical care, South region, annual average (CUUR0300SAM).
Transportation Costs
Oklahoma's transportation cost index is 92, with average gas prices around $2.85 per gallon, below the national average.
Regular gasoline price
1993–2025U.S. EIA weekly retail price, all formulations, Midwest region (PADD 2), annual average (EMM_EPMR_PTE_R20_DPG).
| Indicator | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline priceWeek of 2026-10-05, U.S. EIA weekly retail price | $4.11 per gallon | $4.35 per gallon |