salaryOklahoma City is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oklahoma City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$144
👥 People living there
189,247
697,125
Commute to work
22.2 min
22.2 min
College degree
23.6%
34.7%
Own their home
50.7%
58.6%
Below poverty line
23.3%
15.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Oklahoma City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $18,200 | -50% in Oklahoma City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $48,780 | -38% in Oklahoma City |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $61,010 | -21% in Oklahoma City |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $48,940 | -20% in Oklahoma City |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $103,490 | -18% in Oklahoma City |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $97,110 | +17% in Oklahoma City |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $122,390 | +16% in Oklahoma City |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,420 | $39,330 | -13% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,129 in Akron.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $58,097 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 30% more in Oklahoma City.