ECONOMIC INDICATORS
DATA REFLECTS AFFORDABLE COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN OKC MSA Moody's Cost of Doing Business Oklahoma City MSA Ranks 6th Lowest Cost Among Metros Over 1 Million Population
office 100 120
Overall
labor
energy
tax
100 120
0 20 40 60 80
Index #
86.9
104.4
61.9
75.1
86.6
0 20 40 60 80
Rank
6th
34th
8th
4th
16th
100 120
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Office Costs
Oklahoma City, OK
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Source: Moody’s Analytics, Cost of Doing Business Index Report, 61 MSAs over 1 million population
Oklahoma City, OK
National Avg
• The Moody’s Cost of Doing Business Index has a baseline of 100, equal to the national average. A higher or lower number represent higher or lower costs. • The Oklahoma City MSA’s overall score of 86.9 places it well below the national average in costs. This score ranks us 6th in affordability in MSA's with a population over 1 million.
• OKC shines in energy costs, with a score of 75.1 and a rank of 4th, underscoring the metro's advantage in affordable utilities. • While labor costs are slightly above average (104.4), office space (61.9) and taxes (86.6) remain highly competitive. • The data reinforces Oklahoma City’s reputation as a low-cost, business-friendly metro poised for continued growth and investment.
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