Cost of Living in Moore, OK

Population 63,045 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

76
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Moore can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $189,000 against $76,941 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Moore sits roughly 9 miles northwest of Norman — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Norman's $239,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 62
Rent 97

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

About the Cost of Living in Moore

The median home value in Moore is $189,300 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,276/month, 3% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,941/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, 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 71.4°F and lows of 48.8°F, with about 6.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Moore has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$189,300
38% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$219,337
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,276/mo
3% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,533/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.4x
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 68.3%
Renter-occupied 31.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,276
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,890/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
25.4 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.1%
Carpooled
7.4%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
8.7%

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
$76,941
3% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,491
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
13% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.5%
Graduate degree 8.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.2
Male median age 33.3
Female median age 35.3

🌤 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 52 — Moderate
45.9%
Good air days/yr
143
Max AQI recorded
203
PM2.5 days
152
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

90%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18:1
Student-teacher ratio
34
Public schools
24,961
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Moore, OK?

Moore has a cost index of 76 (100 = national average). It is 24% below the national average.

What is average rent in Moore, OK?

The median gross rent in Moore is $1,276 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Moore?

The median home value in Moore is $189,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Moore?

The median household income in Moore is $76,941 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Moore, OK?

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

Is Moore, OK affordable?

Yes, Moore is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 76 — about 24% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Moore?

Moore 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.

Moore at a Glance

Population
63,045
Median Income
$76,941
Home Value
$189,300
Median Rent
$1,276/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
71.4°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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