Poteau, OK Cost of Living


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Poteau cost of living score
77
Less expensive
23.0% lower
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Oklahoma average
Poteau, Oklahoma gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for Oklahoma.

Poteau, OK

Housing costs in Poteau?
A typical home costs $146,000, which is 56.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.4% less expensive than the average Oklahoma home, at $174,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Poteau costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Poteau?
To live comfortably in Poteau, Oklahoma, a minimum annual income of $28,080 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Poteau?
The cost of living in Poteau, OK is quite reasonable. The median home price in Poteau is around $129,600, which is significantly lower than the national average. In addition, the median household income is about $45,000 per year. This provides an affordable lifestyle for residents and allows them to have a comfortable life without having to worry too much about their finances. Furthermore, there are no state or local income taxes in Oklahoma and the property tax rate is very low compared to other states. All these factors together make living in Poteau a great choice for anyone looking for a comfortable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPoteauOklahomaUnited States
  77.082.2100.0
  92.292.3100
  129.6113.8100.0
  34.350.3100.0
  $146,000$174,600$338,100
  98.5%99.7%100.0%
  87.689.2100.0
  73.883.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

I just stumbled on to a couple of high brow folk that don't like our town. I moved here about a year ago and I love it. It's not a trashy town, the crime isn't bad, I  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have been living here since Nov. 2009, when I relocated from Philadelphia and came out here to take care of my elderly Mother. As soon as I got here, I was infected  More

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