Cost of Living in Muskogee
Muskogee's cost of living centers on genuinely affordable housing and rent, offset by a real, high combined sales tax.
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Learn moreGenuinely affordable housing and rent
Muskogee's average home value ran $146,100 (~27% below Oklahoma's statewide median), with median gross rent running approximately $863/month in 2024.
A real, high combined sales tax
Muskogee's combined sales tax rate ran a real, high 9.999% (4.5% state, 1.499% Muskogee County, 4% city) -- a genuine, meaningful cost on everyday purchases.
Oklahoma's low, further-cut income tax
Oklahoma's top marginal income tax rate fell to 4.5% effective 2026, and Social Security retirement income is fully exempt -- a real, genuine offset to the high local sales tax.
Key takeaways
- Muskogee's housing and rent costs run genuinely affordable relative to Oklahoma's statewide figures.
- The combined 9.999% sales tax rate is among the higher rates in this project's Oklahoma coverage.
- Oklahoma's 4.5% top income tax rate and full Social Security exemption offset some of that sales-tax burden.
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