Cost of Living in Bixby, OK

Population 29,402 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

99
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Small, well-paid, and production-driven — Bixby sits at the intersection of rural Oklahoma and the state's energy economy. Median household incomes near $99,602 reflect that wage base, while housing costs track the smaller-town baseline.

Geographically, Bixby sits roughly 8 miles southwest of Broken Arrow. Median home values run roughly 30% higher than Broken Arrow's $229,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 98
Rent 101

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bixby

The median home value in Bixby is $298,200 — 2% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,324/month, 1% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $99,602/year is 34% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Oklahoma's top state income tax rate is 4.8% and the combined sales tax is 9.0%. The climate averages highs of 72.6°F and lows of 50.4°F. Overall, Bixby has a cost of living index of 99 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$298,200
2% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$326,370
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
1% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,824/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$678
1 BR
$728
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,220
4 BR
$1,439
Owner-occupied 75.1%
Renter-occupied 24.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,324
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,938/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.3%
Carpooled
7.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
12.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.8%
Total Sales Tax 9.0%
State rate 4.5%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$99,602
34% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,197
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
18% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.3%
Graduate degree 17.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.7
Male median age 35.7
Female median age 37.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.6°F
Avg Low
50.4°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 505564738089949485746252
Low °F 283241506069737163513931
Precip" 1.591.803.224.466.084.823.823.643.673.842.642.51

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
38.9%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
204
PM2.5 days
154
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
7
Public schools
6,726
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bixby, OK?

Bixby has a cost index of 99 (100 = national average). It is 1% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bixby, OK?

The median gross rent in Bixby is $1,324 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bixby?

The median home value in Bixby is $298,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bixby?

The median household income in Bixby is $99,602 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bixby, OK?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bixby is 9.0%. The Oklahoma state income tax top rate is 4.8%.

Is Bixby, OK affordable?

Bixby is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 99 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Bixby?

Bixby has average high temperatures of 72.6°F and average lows of 50.4°F. Annual precipitation is 42.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bixby at a Glance

Population
29,402
Median Income
$99,602
Home Value
$298,200
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Avg High Temp
72.6°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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