Cost of Living in Broken Arrow, OK
Cost of Living in Broken Arrow, OK has an overall index of 96, 4% below the U.S. baseline of 100. The typical home value is $283,474; typical monthly rent is $1,671; and median household income is $85,220.
Cost index: committed city housing/rent inputs and BEA 2024 metro-area price parities. Home value: Zillow ZHVI market signal as of 2026-02. Rent: Zillow ZORI market signal as of 2026-02. A place-level signal, not a personal affordability decision or financial recommendation.
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Living in Broken Arrow
What is the cost of living like in Broken Arrow, OK?+
Living costs in Broken Arrow land close to the national average, with a Cost Index of 96 (where 100 = the US baseline). Housing is the largest variable: the median home value here is $283,474, and typical monthly rents are $1,671. Groceries and utilities are slightly below what you would find in most US cities.
How does Broken Arrow fit a household housing budget?+
Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,671, while local median household income is $85,220. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 24% before utilities and other costs. Use that as a planning signal for whether the place looks manageable under your own household assumptions.
How much are taxes in Broken Arrow, OK?+
Oklahoma uses an approximate state-income-tax planning model; 4.75% is top marginal-rate context from the tax snapshot. Applying the 0.87% state-level effective owner-occupied proxy to a home worth $283,474 gives a planning estimate near $2,466 per year; it is not a city, county, parcel, or individual tax bill. State plus average local sales-tax context is around 8.97%.
How much does it cost to rent in Broken Arrow, OK?+
The typical monthly rent in Broken Arrow is around $1,671. That's about 24% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $283,474, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.
How much does a house cost in Broken Arrow, OK?+
The typical home value in Broken Arrow is $283,474. With 20% down and the committed 6.11% national 30-year fixed benchmark as of 2026-03-12, principal and interest are roughly $1,376/month before property tax and insurance. This is a planning estimate, not a local lender quote. About 73% of residents here own their homes.
Are groceries and utilities expensive in Broken Arrow?+
Grocery prices in Broken Arrow are more affordable compared to the rest of the US (index: 94, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are below average (index: 74). Both help keep your monthly expenses lower than in many parts of the country.
What is Broken Arrow, OK like to live in?+
Broken Arrow is a mid-sized city with a population of about 115,919. The median age of residents is 37, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 8.99%, near the national average of 12.4%.