Cost of living in Delaware County, OK
Population 41,017 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Delaware County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Delaware County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Delaware County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Delaware County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Delaware County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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.
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.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Delaware County
What it costs to live in Delaware County each month.
- Rent $702
- Energy $184
- Water $55
- Groceries $310
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $350
- State tax $125
- Rent $921
- Energy $221
- Water $65
- Groceries $514
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $572
- State tax $218
- 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?
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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