Cost of Living in Perry, OK

Population 4,471 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

43
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Perry sits on the smaller end of the Oklahoma city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Perry is about 55 miles north of Oklahoma City, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 53% lower than Oklahoma City's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33
Rent 58

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

About the Cost of Living in Perry

The median home value in Perry is $101,800 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $763/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,000/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.7%, 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 73.5°F and lows of 49.4°F. Overall, Perry has a cost of living index of 43 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$101,800
67% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$2,071,543
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$763/mo
42% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.1x
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 71.8%
Renter-occupied 28.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$763
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,377/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
18.1 min
33% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.1%
Carpooled
16.5%
Walked
2.3%
Work from home
3.3%

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
$63,000
16% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,537
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
65% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.4%
Graduate degree 5.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.4
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 34.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.5°F
Avg Low
49.4°F
Annual Precip
33.2"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 515665738190959587756352
Low °F 273140495968727162493830
Precip" 0.921.332.223.724.584.493.123.283.112.941.951.51

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,083
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Perry, OK?

Perry has a cost index of 43 (100 = national average). It is 57% below the national average.

What is average rent in Perry, OK?

The median gross rent in Perry is $763 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Perry?

The median home value in Perry is $101,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Perry?

The median household income in Perry is $63,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Perry, OK?

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

Is Perry, OK affordable?

Yes, Perry is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 43 — about 57% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Perry?

Perry has average high temperatures of 73.5°F and average lows of 49.4°F. Annual precipitation is 33.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Perry at a Glance

Population
4,471
Median Income
$63,000
Home Value
$101,800
Median Rent
$763/mo
Unemployment
1.7%
Avg High Temp
73.5°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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