Relocation profile · Federal data
Enid, OK *
BEA RPP 84.3 ranks #5 of 387 scored metros for lower prices (cheaper third).
- 84.3
- Cost index (US=100)
- $1,027
- 2BR rent / mo
- $50,980
- Median salary
- 52.1
- LiveAbility Score
The verdict
As of June 2026, Enid ranks #181 of 387 US metros on the LiveAbility Score (52.1/100), with its strongest marks in cost of living and housing.
- #181
- of 387 US metros · Above median
- 4,095,393
- metro-area population
- 428
- violent crimes per 100K (state-level)
- 1,778
- schools in the state (NCES)
Weakest dimension: job market (1/100). Weigh every dimension against your own priorities, use the City Finder to re-rank by what matters to you.
According to PlainRelocate's LiveAbility composite (BEA, BLS, HUD, FBI, NCES, EPA, NOAA, and FEMA inputs), Enid ranks #181 of 387 scored US metros by LiveAbility Score (highest score = #1). Cost-of-living index 84.3 (100 = national average), median 2-bedroom rent $1,027/mo, median salary $50,980; LiveAbility Score 52.1/100, strongest in cost of living and housing.
Signature: BEA RPP 84.3 ranks #5 of 387 scored metros for lower prices (cheaper third).
Purchasing power opens up: BEA RPP 84.3 lands in the cheaper third of scored metros (cuts at 91.5 / 97.0). Median 2BR rent $1,027/mo.
LiveAbility 52.1/100 keeps Enid in the middle third (#181 of 387).
BLS OEWS total employment in the Enid area is 17,890.
Enid vs all US metros by LiveAbility Score
Where this metro's LiveAbility Score falls among every scored US metro (composite placement, not a desirability verdict)
52 Top 47% higher than 53% of 387 US metros
Metros banded by LiveAbility Score (0–100)
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Source PlainRelocate LiveAbility Score · June 2026
Enid housing and rent
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Enid MSA; housing RPP 51.4 (100 = national average); 2BR $1,027/mo.
Enid wages and employment
Enid posts 17,890 total employment with median salary $50,980 against a cheaper-than-average RPP.
Top Occupations by Employment
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,060 |
| Cashiers | $27,460 |
| Retail Salespersons | $28,770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,020 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $35,630 |
Schools & Education
State-level education data for the Enid area from NCES.
Childcare Costs
State-average childcare costs for the Enid area (DOL data).
Life Score Breakdown
Enid's composite Life Score is 57.3/100 (C-), computed across 7 of 7 dimensions.
LiveAbility Score
View full rankings →Enid ranks #181 out of 387 metros with a LiveAbility Score of 52.1/100 - a composite of 7 of 8 quality-of-life dimensions from federal data (missing dims omitted; remaining weights renormalized). Customize the weights to match your priorities →
Enid - dimension scores
Percentile vs all US metros (100 = best in the nation for that dimension)
- Cost of living
Cost of living
99 /100
- Housing
Housing
91 /100
- Climate
Climate
76 /100
- Schools
Schools
41 /100
- Safety 23
Safety
23 /100
- Low hazard 14
Low hazard
14 /100
- Job market 1
Job market
1 /100
What this shows Enid's strongest dimensions are cost of living and housing; its weakest among scored dims is job market at 1/100. Default weights: cost 18%, jobs & housing 15% each, safety & schools 12%, air & hazard 10%, climate 8%; this metro uses 7 of 8 dims with renormalized weights.
Compare Enid to
Metros near Enid on cost, LiveAbility, or wages
Nearest out-of-state neighbors to Enid on BEA RPP, LiveAbility, or BLS median salary, a different lens than the size-ranked list.
Similar cost of living (BEA RPP)
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents, BLS OES, FBI UCR, NCES, DOL, EPA June 2026
Enid cost figures follow BEA Regional Price Parities and HUD Fair Market Rents; Enid wages and LiveAbility inputs follow BLS OEWS plus the federal sources listed in methodology. This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Scores are federal-data percentiles, not a move recommendation. How this data is sourced.
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Thinking about Enid?
Enid runs a $50,980 median salary at a 84.3 cost index, ranking #181 of 387 nationally on LiveAbility.
- See exactly what Enid's pay and cost figures mean for your own budget. Salary calculator
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- A cheaper cost index and a higher LiveAbility score don't always point the same direction -- here's how to weigh the trade-off. Cost vs quality guide
Cost, salary and score figures are federal-data percentiles, not a move recommendation.