Cost of Living in Cleveland, OK

Population 3,208 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

48
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cleveland is a smaller Oklahoma community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $53,125 and housing costs ($113,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. A poverty rate near 21% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Located 35 miles west of Tulsa, Cleveland falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 40% lower than Tulsa's $190,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 37
Rent 65

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

About the Cost of Living in Cleveland

The median home value in Cleveland is $113,200 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $854/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,125/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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, Cleveland has a cost of living index of 48 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$113,200
63% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$253,500
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$854/mo
35% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.0x
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 64.5%
Renter-occupied 35.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$854
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,468/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
26.5 min
2% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.2%
Carpooled
12.2%
Walked
4.7%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
2.7%

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
$53,125
29% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,336
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
18% below avg
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.6%
Graduate degree 5.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.8
Male median age 36.3
Female median age 38.8

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

77%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,644
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cleveland, OK?

Cleveland has a cost index of 48 (100 = national average). It is 52% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cleveland, OK?

The median gross rent in Cleveland is $854 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cleveland?

The median home value in Cleveland is $113,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cleveland?

The median household income in Cleveland is $53,125 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cleveland, OK?

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

Is Cleveland, OK affordable?

Yes, Cleveland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 48 — about 52% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Cleveland?

Cleveland 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.

Cleveland at a Glance

Population
3,208
Median Income
$53,125
Home Value
$113,200
Median Rent
$854/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
72.6°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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