What is the cost of living in Norman, OK?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Norman has an overall cost of living index of 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oklahoma, Norman has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oklahoma's index of 88.
The standard of living in Norman ranks as #65 most affordable out of the 74 places we measured in Oklahoma. By definition, that implies Norman ranks as the #9 most expensive place in the Sooner State.
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Norman Cost Of Living Vs. Oklahoma
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Norman. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Norman is 99.
The Groceries index in Norman is 91.
The Health index in Norman is 100.
The Housing index in Norman is 100.
The Transportation index in Norman is 95.
The Utilities index in Norman is 97.
| Living Expense | Norman | Oklahoma | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Groceries | 91 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 100 | 69 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 92 | 100 |
Norman Cost Of Living Compared To Oklahoma Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Norman, OK Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Oklahoma, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Norman is $262,838.
The Median Rent in Norman is $1,090.
The Median Income in Norman is $67,704.
The Home Value To Income in Norman is 3.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Norman is 0.19x.
Norman, OK Costs By Category
Detailed Norman Services costs vs. Oklahoma
Detailed Norman Groceries costs vs. Oklahoma
Detailed Norman Health costs vs. Oklahoma
Detailed Norman Transportation costs vs. Oklahoma
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Norman
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Norman. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Moore, OK has a cost of living index of 92, 0.9x Norman.
Newcastle, OK has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Norman.
Choctaw, OK has a cost of living index of 99, 1.0x Norman.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Norman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore, OK | 63,420 | 92 | 0.9x |
| Newcastle, OK | 13,001 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Choctaw, OK | 12,303 | 99 | 1.0x |
| Blanchard, OK | 9,215 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Noble, OK | 7,493 | 91 | 0.9x |
| Purcell, OK | 6,803 | 91 | 0.9x |
| Harrah, OK | 6,684 | 92 | 0.9x |
