salaryOklahoma City is 10% 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
$1,887
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$144
👥 People living there
179,898
697,125
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.2 min
College degree
38.5%
34.7%
Own their home
66.4%
58.6%
Below poverty line
9.5%
15.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,268 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 36% more in Aurora.