Tulsa is 11% 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
$1,887
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$140
👥 People living there
179,898
413,794
Commute to work
27.2 min
18.9 min
College degree
38.5%
33.6%
Own their home
66.4%
51.9%
Below poverty line
9.5%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,551 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $64,535 in Tulsa, 56% more in Aurora.