Cheapest Places to Live in Oklahoma (2026)
Looking for the most affordable cities in Oklahoma? We ranked 8 Oklahoma cities by median home value. The cheapest is Pawhuska (~$104,000); the Oklahoma median is $188,000.
Most affordable cities in Oklahoma
Ranked by median home value, lowest first:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pawhuska | $104,000 | $53 |
| 2 | Lawton | $145,000 | $113 |
| 3 | Drumright | $153,000 | $117 |
| 4 | Tulsa | $226,000 | $153 |
| 5 | Oklahoma City | $233,000 | $150 |
| 6 | Norman | $279,500 | $179 |
| 7 | Broken Arrow | $299,000 | $171 |
| 8 | Edmond | $373,500 | $193 |
Most expensive cities in Oklahoma
The priciest Oklahoma markets by median home value:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmond | $373,500 | $193 |
| 2 | Broken Arrow | $299,000 | $171 |
| 3 | Norman | $279,500 | $179 |
| 4 | Oklahoma City | $233,000 | $150 |
| 5 | Tulsa | $226,000 | $153 |
| 6 | Drumright | $153,000 | $117 |
| 7 | Lawton | $145,000 | $113 |
| 8 | Pawhuska | $104,000 | $53 |
How we rank Oklahoma cities
Rankings use the typical (median) home value for each city from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research). Affordability also depends on incomes, taxes, and cost of living — see each city page for local detail. Directional estimates, not appraisals.
Explore all Oklahoma home values, estimate any home with the Home Value Estimator, or see where your budget goes furthest nationwide.
Oklahoma affordability: FAQ
What is the cheapest place to live in Oklahoma? +
Based on median home value, Pawhuska is among the most affordable cities in Oklahoma, with a typical home around $104,000 — well below the Oklahoma median of $188,000.
What is the most expensive city in Oklahoma? +
By median home value, Edmond is among the priciest in Oklahoma, with a typical home around $373,500.
Is Oklahoma an affordable place to live? +
The median home value in Oklahoma is about $188,000 (35% more affordable than the U.S. median of $289,000), but prices vary widely by city — from around $104,000 to $373,500.