salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,107
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$140
👥 People living there
222,771
413,794
Commute to work
21 min
18.9 min
College degree
36.6%
33.6%
Own their home
47.8%
51.9%
Below poverty line
25.7%
18.7%
Unemployment
9.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Tulsa for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $47,600 | +43% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $64,190 | +32% in Tulsa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $18,350 | +22% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $59,440 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $48,220 | -19% in Tulsa |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $36,720 | +18% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $55,630 | $46,810 | -16% in Tulsa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,160 | $101,460 | +15% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Tulsa cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $58,965 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $64,535 in Tulsa, 16% more in Tulsa.