salaryTulsa is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tulsa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$140
👥 People living there
562,218
413,794
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.9 min
College degree
39.2%
33.6%
Own their home
61.8%
51.9%
Below poverty line
15.5%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $18,350 | -52% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $48,220 | -36% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $46,810 | -22% in Tulsa |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,160 | $29,810 | -13% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $64,190 | -13% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $47,600 | +12% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $123,700 | $108,730 | -12% in Tulsa |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $84,790 | -12% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $56,024 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $64,535 in Tulsa, 14% more in Albuquerque.