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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is home to about 681,088 people. On cost of living, it lands in the very affordable band — 15% below the national average. The median renter pays around $1,012 a month against a typical household income of $64,251. Our composite UrbRank Score lands at 54 out of 100 (grade C-), putting it at #344 nationally.
UrbRank Score · General
Each dimension scored 0-100 against every other US city.
Based on overall cost of living vs. other US cities.
Inverse of violent + property crime rate per 100,000 residents.
Temperate summers & winters, moderate precipitation.
Walk Score — how feasible daily errands are on foot.
Unemployment rate plus household income vs. national median.
Air quality index (EPA AQS data).
Share of residents 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oklahoma City's composite cost-of-living index lands at 85 (100 = US average), which puts it in the very affordable band. At $1,012/mo against $64,251 in median household income, the typical renter spends about 19% of income on housing — comfortably under the 30% rule of thumb, which is unusual. Median home value sits around $196,700.
Full cost-of-living breakdown →Climate is four-season — summer averages around 91°F, winter averages around 29°F. Precipitation totals about 36 inches a year. Walking covers most daily life if you live in a central neighborhood; a car is helpful for longer trips but not essential. Reported crime is somewhat above average, though specific neighborhoods vary widely. AQI runs about 47 — a "good" reading.
Verdict by lifestyle profile — same data, different priorities.
Oklahoma City reads as a moderate fit for families. The profile-weighted score is 56/100 — a C. Its standout dimension is affordability (89/100); the soft spot is safety (28/100).
Oklahoma City reads as a moderate fit for retirees. The profile-weighted score is 60/100 — a C. Its standout dimension is affordability (89/100); the soft spot is safety (28/100).
Oklahoma City reads as a moderate fit for remote workers. The profile-weighted score is 63/100 — a C+. Its standout dimension is affordability (89/100); the soft spot is safety (28/100).
Oklahoma City reads as a moderate fit for young professionals. The profile-weighted score is 61/100 — a C+. Its standout dimension is affordability (89/100); the soft spot is safety (28/100).
Our overall score for Oklahoma City is 54/100 — a C-, sitting at #344 in the national ranking. It's a weighted average across the seven UrbRank dimensions.
By the composite index, Oklahoma City sits at 85 — very affordable, 15% below the national average. Median renter pays around $1,012 a month.
Oklahoma City runs four-season on the weather. Summer's near 91°F, winter's near 29°F; 36 inches of precipitation annually.
Walk Score: 73/100. Walking covers most daily life if you live in a central neighborhood; a car is helpful for longer trips but not essential.
Roughly 681,088 people live here, with 33% college-educated (bachelor's or higher) among adults 25+ with a median age of 35.
Drop Oklahoma City into the comparison tool with any other US city and you'll get housing costs, salaries, demographics, and quality-of-life data lined up side by side. Profile-specific leaderboards (families, retirees, remote workers, young professionals) are linked from the navigation.
Every US city is scored 0-100 on seven dimensions using public data from the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA Air Quality System, NOAA NCEI, and Walk Score. Each dimension is a percentile rank against every other city — so a score of 80 means the city is in the top 20% nationally on that dimension.
The overall score is a weighted average. Five lifestyle profiles — general, families, retirees, remote workers, young professionals — weight the dimensions differently to reflect what each cares about. Families get more weight on safety and schools; young professionals get more weight on jobs and walkability; retirees get more weight on climate.
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