salaryTulsa is 18% 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
$2,666
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$140
👥 People living there
236,254
413,794
Commute to work
26.2 min
18.9 min
College degree
77.1%
33.6%
Own their home
41.3%
51.9%
Below poverty line
7.4%
18.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $18,350 | -60% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $108,220 | -45% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $48,220 | -39% in Tulsa |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $96,150 | -39% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $108,730 | -30% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $47,600 | -29% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $63,130 | -28% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $64,190 | -24% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $49,161 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $64,535 in Tulsa, 137% more in Arlington.