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
$1,901
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$140
👥 People living there
487,887
413,794
Commute to work
22.7 min
18.9 min
College degree
42.7%
33.6%
Own their home
60.9%
51.9%
Below poverty line
9%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs 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 | Colorado Springs | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $18,350 | -60% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $90,210 | $63,130 | -30% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $64,190 | -30% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $47,600 | -25% in Tulsa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $101,460 | -21% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $48,220 | -21% in Tulsa |
| Operations Manager | $120,770 | $96,150 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,120 | $36,720 | -20% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $53,153 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $64,535 in Tulsa, 42% more in Colorado Springs.
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