Cost of Living in Mustang, OK

Population 21,290 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Mustang can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $228,000 against $88,262 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Mustang sits roughly 13 miles west of Oklahoma City — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Oklahoma City's $215,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 75
Rent 95

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

About the Cost of Living in Mustang

The median home value in Mustang is $227,800 — 25% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,243/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $88,262/year is 18% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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, Mustang has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$227,800
25% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$277,388
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,243/mo
5% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,689/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.3x
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 77.6%
Renter-occupied 22.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,243
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,857/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
30.4 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.6%
Carpooled
7.4%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
12.3%

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
$88,262
18% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,910
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.6%
Graduate degree 6.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.3
Male median age 39.3
Female median age 39.3

🌤 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 45 — Good
70.1%
Good air days/yr
133
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
278
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mustang, OK?

Mustang has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mustang, OK?

The median gross rent in Mustang is $1,243 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mustang?

The median home value in Mustang is $227,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mustang?

The median household income in Mustang is $88,262 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mustang, OK?

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

Is Mustang, OK affordable?

Yes, Mustang is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Mustang?

Mustang 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.

Mustang at a Glance

Population
21,290
Median Income
$88,262
Home Value
$227,800
Median Rent
$1,243/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg High Temp
71.4°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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