Cost of Living in Sapulpa, OK

Population 22,268 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

62
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Sapulpa 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.

Geographically, Sapulpa sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Tulsa. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Tulsa's $190,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 52
Rent 76

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

About the Cost of Living in Sapulpa

The median home value in Sapulpa is $158,300 — 48% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $998/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,644/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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, Sapulpa has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$158,300
48% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$209,101
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$998/mo
24% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,099/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.2x
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 66.9%
Renter-occupied 33.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$998
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,612/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
25.0 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.1%
Carpooled
8.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
7.2%

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
$61,644
17% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,131
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
29% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.3%
Graduate degree 5.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 41.5

🌤 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

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
78.7%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
249
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

85%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
4,835
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sapulpa, OK?

Sapulpa has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sapulpa, OK?

The median gross rent in Sapulpa is $998 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sapulpa?

The median home value in Sapulpa is $158,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sapulpa?

The median household income in Sapulpa is $61,644 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sapulpa, OK?

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

Is Sapulpa, OK affordable?

Yes, Sapulpa is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Sapulpa?

Sapulpa 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.

Sapulpa at a Glance

Population
22,268
Median Income
$61,644
Home Value
$158,300
Median Rent
$998/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
72.6°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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