The cost of living varies in Oklahoma: Family budgets for one-parent, one-child and two-parent, two-child families, Fort Smith and Tulsa metro areas, 2025
| Housing | Food | Transportation | Health care | Other Necessities | Child care | Taxes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-parent, one-child | $10,920 | $5,615 | $15,486 | $9,215 | $5,134 | $6,920 | $8,638 |
| Two-parent, two-child | $10,920 | $11,076 | $17,278 | $18,430 | $6,829 | $12,369 | $11,092 |
| One-parent, one-child | $14,148 | $6,179 | $15,527 | $8,494 | $6,311 | $11,379 | $11,641 |
| Two-parent, two-child | $14,148 | $12,188 | $18,207 | $16,987 | $8,177 | $18,818 | $15,116 |
Note: "Forth Smith" refers to Fort Smith, AR-OK HUD Metro FMR Area and "Tulsa" refers to Tulsa, OK HUD Metro FMR Area.
Source: Authors' analysis of EPI Family Budget Calculator data.