Cost of Living in Enid, OK
Enid, OK — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Enid, OK to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Enid, OK vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 84.3 | −15.7% |
| Housing | 51.4 | −48.6% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Utilities | 74.4 | −25.6% |
| Other services | 95.5 | −4.5% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Enid, OK
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $785 | $31,400/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $799 | $31,960/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,027 | $41,080/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,336 | $53,440/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,360 | $54,400/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Enid, OK
- Federal income tax$2,680
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,511
- Medicare (1.45%)$587
- Oklahoma income tax$1,277
- Take-home pay$33,445
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.50% state
Highest-paying jobs in Enid, OK
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $81,520 | $63,056 | $74,828 |
| Registered Nurse | $78,060 | $60,778 | $72,124 |
| Office Clerks, General | $35,990 | $30,024 | $35,629 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $35,630 | $29,751 | $35,305 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $29,770 | $25,306 | $30,030 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $28,930 | $24,669 | $29,274 |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,770 | $24,548 | $29,130 |
| Cashier | $27,460 | $23,533 | $27,926 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $23,020 | $20,077 | $23,824 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Enid, OK expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Enid, OK metro area are 84.3% of the U.S. average, with housing at 51.4%. It is the #383 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Enid, OK?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $50,561 in Enid, OK (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $40,500.
How much is rent in Enid, OK?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Enid, OK are $785 for a studio, $799 for one bedroom, $1,027 for two bedrooms and $1,336 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Enid, OK
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $81,520
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $78,060
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $23,020
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- Retail Salesperson — $28,770
- Cashier — $27,460
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Office Clerks, General — $35,990
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $35,630
- Stocker and Order Filler — $29,770