Oklahoma City real estate vs inflation: did it beat the dollar?
90% × 46%
Updated June 1, 2026 · Redfin · BLS / FRED (CPIAUCNS)
Since 2013, Oklahoma City real estate is up 90% while U.S. consumer prices rose 46%. Oklahoma City real estate far outpaced inflation — but the ride was brutal: its worst drop was 7%. Figures in U.S. dollars.
Base 100 since 2013
Why compare Oklahoma City home prices (US$/m²) and U.S. inflation (CPI-U)
Oklahoma City is one of the more affordable large U.S. markets, a Great Plains capital whose economy has long been tied to the energy sector alongside government, aviation and agriculture. Its fortunes have historically moved with oil and gas, and that energy exposure cushioned it through the 2008 housing crash even as it added boom-and-bust sensitivity of a different kind. Housing here stayed inexpensive relative to the coasts throughout. The figures below track the price of the property itself, excluding rent, taxes and the costs of ownership.
Returns by window
| Window | Oklahoma City home prices (US$/m²) | U.S. inflation (CPI-U) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 0% | 4% |
| 5 years | 24% | 24% |
| 10 years | 69% | 39% |
| since 2013 | 90% | 46% |
The price of return: risk
| Asset | Annual volatility | Worst drop |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City real estate | 7% | -7% |
| Inflation (CPI) | 1% | -2% |
$10,000 in each, since 2013
| Asset | Value today |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City real estate | $18,995 |
| Inflation (CPI) | $14,553 |
Frequently asked questions
Did Oklahoma City real estate beat inflation?
Over the period, Oklahoma City real estate returned 90% while U.S. consumer prices rose 46%. The gap is what the asset earned beyond simply keeping pace with the dollar.
Does this account for the dollar losing value?
Yes. The inflation line is U.S. CPI, the measure of how much purchasing power the dollar lost over the same period. Returns above that line are gains in real terms.
Does a higher return mean a better investment?
Not on its own. A higher return came with higher risk here — the volatility and the largest drop on this page show how much the value swung along the way.
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Descriptive, educational content computed from official public data. Not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.