Cost of Living in Slaughterville, OK

Population 4,214 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

69
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Slaughterville stay well under national norms: a median home value of $200,000 against median household incomes of $76,759 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Oklahoma. At 6.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Slaughterville sits roughly 11 miles southeast of Norman. Median home values run roughly 16% lower than Norman's $239,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 66
Rent 73

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

About the Cost of Living in Slaughterville

The median home value in Slaughterville is $200,300 — 34% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $965/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,759/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.1%, 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, Slaughterville has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$200,300
34% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$153,715
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$965/mo
27% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.3x
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 83.0%
Renter-occupied 17.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$965
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,579/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
34.1 min
26% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.6%
Carpooled
11.1%
Work from home
4.9%

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
$76,759
3% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,531
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
27% above avg
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.7%
Graduate degree 8.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.5
Male median age 43.3
Female median age 42.1

🌤 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Slaughterville, OK?

Slaughterville has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.

What is average rent in Slaughterville, OK?

The median gross rent in Slaughterville is $965 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Slaughterville?

The median home value in Slaughterville is $200,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Slaughterville?

The median household income in Slaughterville is $76,759 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Slaughterville, OK?

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

Is Slaughterville, OK affordable?

Yes, Slaughterville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Slaughterville?

Slaughterville 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.

Slaughterville at a Glance

Population
4,214
Median Income
$76,759
Home Value
$200,300
Median Rent
$965/mo
Unemployment
6.1%
Avg High Temp
71.4°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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