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Cost of living in Delaware County, OK

Estimated monthly cost
$2,526/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 41,017 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $702 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $350 14%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $310 12%
Energy $184 7%
State tax $125 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Delaware County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$697
per month
1 bedroom
$702
per month
2 bedroom
$921
per month
3 bedroom
$1,134
per month
4 bedroom
$1,400
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Delaware County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,114
per year
Individual earnings
$31,496
per year
Per capita
$35,376
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Delaware County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$164,900
Annual property tax
$971

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Delaware 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 Delaware County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
15.0%

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 Delaware 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 Delaware County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.7 min
Drive alone
76.0%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
8.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Delaware County

What it costs to live in Delaware County each month.

Single person
$2,526
per month
  • Rent $702
  • Energy $184
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $310
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $350
  • State tax $125
Couple
$3,795
per month
  • Rent $921
  • Energy $221
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $514
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $572
  • State tax $218
Family
$6,124
per month
  • Rent $1,134
  • Energy $276
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $779
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $572
  • State tax $218

Frequently asked questions about Delaware County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Delaware County?

In Delaware County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $702 per month, a two-bedroom averages $921 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,134 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Delaware County?

In Delaware County, OK, the average household income is $55,114 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,496 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Delaware County?

The estimated cost of living in Delaware County, OK is approximately $2,526 per month for a single person, $3,795 for a couple, $6,124 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Delaware County?

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

Is Delaware County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Delaware County, OK would need approximately $2,526 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,114 per year ($4,593 per month). Delaware County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Delaware County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Delaware County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Delaware County?

The average home value in Delaware County, OK is $164,900, with average annual property taxes of $971, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Delaware County compare to other areas?

You can compare Delaware County, OK with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Delaware County is in Oklahoma.

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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