Cost of Living in Del City, OK

Population 21,561 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

53
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Del City is a smaller Oklahoma community of around 22000 residents, where median household incomes of $48,895 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.

Geographically, Del City is part of the immediate Oklahoma City metro area. Median home values run roughly 48% lower than Oklahoma City's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 37
Rent 78

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

About the Cost of Living in Del City

The median home value in Del City is $112,800 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,020/month, 22% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,895/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.3%, above 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 71.4°F and lows of 48.8°F, with about 6.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Del City has a cost of living index of 53 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$112,800
63% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$137,997
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
22% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,191/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.2x
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 55.5%
Renter-occupied 44.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,020
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,634/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
21.9 min
19% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.5%
Carpooled
9.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
1.7%
Work from home
7.6%

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
$48,895
34% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,156
Unemployment Rate
7.3%
53% above avg
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.6%
Graduate degree 3.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.3
Male median age 35.5
Female median age 35.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.4°F
Avg Low
48.8°F
Annual Precip
36.4"
Annual Snowfall
6.7"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463717988939284736150
Low °F 273140485866706962493830
Precip" 1.321.422.553.605.314.493.593.603.723.321.681.79
Snow" 1.81.80.80.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.51.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
41.1%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
208
PM2.5 days
140
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Del City, OK?

Del City has a cost index of 53 (100 = national average). It is 47% below the national average.

What is average rent in Del City, OK?

The median gross rent in Del City is $1,020 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Del City?

The median home value in Del City is $112,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Del City?

The median household income in Del City is $48,895 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Del City, OK?

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

Is Del City, OK affordable?

Yes, Del City is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 53 — about 47% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Del City?

Del City has average high temperatures of 71.4°F and average lows of 48.8°F. Annual precipitation is 36.4". Average annual snowfall is 6.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Del City at a Glance

Population
21,561
Median Income
$48,895
Home Value
$112,800
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
Unemployment
7.3%
Avg High Temp
71.4°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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