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Cost of living in Pittsburg County, OK

Estimated monthly cost
$2,698/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 43,629 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $769 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $435 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $310 11%
Energy $184 7%
State tax $145 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Pittsburg County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$634
per month
1 bedroom
$769
per month
2 bedroom
$925
per month
3 bedroom
$1,190
per month
4 bedroom
$1,553
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pittsburg County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,787
per year
Individual earnings
$36,643
per year
Per capita
$29,823
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pittsburg County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$146,300
Annual property tax
$756

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.1 min
Drive alone
82.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
7.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pittsburg County

What it costs to live in Pittsburg County each month.

Single person
$2,698
per month
  • Rent $769
  • Energy $184
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $310
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $435
  • State tax $145
Couple
$3,792
per month
  • Rent $925
  • Energy $221
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $514
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $566
  • State tax $217
Family
$6,173
per month
  • Rent $1,190
  • Energy $276
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $779
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $566
  • State tax $217

Frequently asked questions about Pittsburg County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pittsburg County?

In Pittsburg County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $769 per month, a two-bedroom averages $925 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,190 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pittsburg County?

In Pittsburg County, OK, the average household income is $54,787 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,643 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pittsburg County?

The estimated cost of living in Pittsburg County, OK is approximately $2,698 per month for a single person, $3,792 for a couple, $6,173 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pittsburg County?

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

Is Pittsburg County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pittsburg County, OK would need approximately $2,698 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,787 per year ($4,566 per month). Pittsburg County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pittsburg County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg County?

The average home value in Pittsburg County, OK is $146,300, with average annual property taxes of $756, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pittsburg County compare to other areas?

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