Cost of Living in Poteau, OK

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15%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
34%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Poteau Oklahoma National
Cost of living8588100
Groceries9396100
Health care9695100
Housing6670100
Transportation9696100
Utilities8996100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9794100
Household Items9497100
Education & Childcare8893100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Poteau is 3% lower than the Oklahoma average
  • The cost of living in Poteau is 15% lower than the national average
  • Poteau housing is 34% lower than the national average
  • Oklahoma general sales tax is 12% lower than the national average
  • Oklahoma state income tax is 90% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$79,343$6,612$1,851$2,381
      Renters$51,337$4,278$1,198$1,540
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Poteau is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Poteau has a median income of about $79,343 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,851 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $51,337. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,198 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Oklahoma Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Oklahoma 4.5% 11%

      Oklahoma Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Oklahoma 0.25% 4.75%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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