Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.27 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.79 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,359, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Oklahoma City's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.27
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,359
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.50
Combo meal
Electricity
12.62¢
per kWh · ~$114/mo
Car Insurance
$190/mo
$2,280/yr
Median Household Income
$65,374
34% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.06 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.26 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.11 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.84 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.81 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.19 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.77 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.48 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.80 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.59 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.09 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.48 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.44 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.43 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$7.83 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.98 | $5.06 | +27.1% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.87 | $7.26 | +23.7% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.45 | $6.11 | +12.1% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.38 | $1.84 | +33.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.91 | $4.81 | +23.0% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.91 | $11.19 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.33 | $4.77 | +43.2% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.68 | $4.48 | +21.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.10 | $4.80 | +17.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.01 | $2.59 | +28.9% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.61 | $2.09 | +29.8% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.17 | $7.48 | +44.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.72 | $4.44 | +19.4% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.25 | $5.43 | +27.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.65 | $7.83 | +38.6% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.50
Casual Dining
$17.76
Monthly Spend
$285.06
+5.01% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.92
$9.55
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $6.69
$10.31
+54.1%Chipotle
2022: $7.16
$10.70
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.36
$4.66
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Average 1BR: $1,114/mo · 2BR: $1,604/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
495k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,267
$66k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$65k
household median
Employment by Sector — Oklahoma City
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$55k/yr
~$68k/yr
~$76k/yr
~$28k/yr
~$85k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 40109
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,629/wk · $85k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$547/wk · $28k/yr
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