Elgin, OK Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Elgin, Oklahoma?
$3,960 / month
for a family, 26.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $47,520 for the year for a family.
$3,100 / month
for a single person, 35.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $37,200 for the year for a single person.

Elgin cost of living score
74.7
Less expensive
25.3% lower
than the US average
9.1% lower
than the Oklahoma average
Elgin, Oklahoma gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.3% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% higher than the average for Oklahoma.

Elgin, OK

Housing costs in Elgin?
A typical home costs $247,700, which is 26.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.9% more expensive than the average Oklahoma home, at $174,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elgin costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.5% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Elgin?
To live comfortably in Elgin, Oklahoma, a minimum annual income of $47,520 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elgin?
The cost of living in Elgin, OK is quite affordable compared to many other parts of the country. According to the most recent figures, the overall cost of living index in Elgin is only 81.2, which is nearly 20 points lower than the national average and well below most cities in Oklahoma. Housing costs, in particular, are among the lowest in the state with median home prices hovering around $90,000 while rental costs remain well below the national average. Groceries and health care costs are also lower than average while transportation and utilities are slightly higher than average but still affordable for most residents.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesElginOklahomaUnited States
    Unlock82.2100.0
  95.3  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$174,600$338,100
  101.3  Unlock100.0
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  89.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Elgin is a nice small town. A town where people still wave at you as you drive downt the road. Of course as with any populated place there are some things that could be  More

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