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Cost of living in Cleveland County, OK

Part of the Oklahoma City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,953/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 297,545 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $961 33%
Federal tax $486 16%
Healthcare $480 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $310 10%
Energy $184 6%
State tax $157 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Cleveland County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$886
per month
1 bedroom
$961
per month
2 bedroom
$1,180
per month
3 bedroom
$1,575
per month
4 bedroom
$1,719
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cleveland County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$74,446
per year
Individual earnings
$39,789
per year
Per capita
$38,544
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cleveland County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$222,800
Annual property tax
$2,288

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cleveland County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$48
per month
Annual total
$2,208
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Cleveland County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Cleveland County

State and local tax rates for Oklahoma.

State income tax
4.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.5%
Combined sales tax
9.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Cleveland County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.6 min
Drive alone
76.1%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
10.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cleveland County

What it costs to live in Cleveland County each month.

Single person
$2,953
per month
  • Rent $961
  • Energy $184
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $310
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $486
  • State tax $157
Couple
$4,447
per month
  • Rent $1,180
  • Energy $221
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $514
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $888
  • State tax $295
Family
$6,958
per month
  • Rent $1,575
  • Energy $276
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $779
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $888
  • State tax $295

Frequently asked questions about Cleveland County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cleveland County?

In Cleveland County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $961 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,180 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,575 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Cleveland County?

In Cleveland County, OK, the average household income is $74,446 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,789 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cleveland County?

The estimated cost of living in Cleveland County, OK is approximately $2,953 per month for a single person, $4,447 for a couple, $6,958 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cleveland County?

The combined sales tax rate in Cleveland County, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.

Is Cleveland County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cleveland County, OK would need approximately $2,953 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $74,446 per year ($6,204 per month). Cleveland County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Cleveland County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cleveland County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Cleveland County?

The average home value in Cleveland County, OK is $222,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,288, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cleveland County compare to other areas?

You can compare Cleveland County, OK with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Cleveland County is in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources