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
$2,339
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$140
👥 People living there
215,536
413,794
Commute to work
29.9 min
18.9 min
College degree
26.9%
33.6%
Own their home
77.2%
51.9%
Below poverty line
10.7%
18.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral 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 | Cape Coral | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $18,350 | -50% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $47,600 | -21% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $48,220 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $102,080 | +20% in Tulsa |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $58,790 | +20% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $108,220 | -16% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $64,190 | -16% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $59,440 | +15% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $52,300 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $64,535 in Tulsa, 31% more in Cape Coral.