salaryTulsa is 13% 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
$1,648
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$140
👥 People living there
397,742
413,794
Commute to work
26.6 min
18.9 min
College degree
32.6%
33.6%
Own their home
54.3%
51.9%
Below poverty line
12.9%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $108,220 | -36% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $64,190 | -31% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $47,600 | -27% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $48,220 | -26% in Tulsa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $18,350 | -24% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | $108,730 | -18% in Tulsa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $101,460 | -17% in Tulsa |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $84,790 | -16% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $51,924 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $64,535 in Tulsa, 26% more in Arlington.