salaryTulsa is 7% 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
$1,611
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$140
👥 People living there
914,802
413,794
Commute to work
21.5 min
18.9 min
College degree
38.2%
33.6%
Own their home
44.1%
51.9%
Below poverty line
18.1%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $18,350 | -51% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $48,220 | -38% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $64,190 | -36% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $46,810 | -30% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $47,600 | -23% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $108,220 | -21% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $63,130 | -18% in Tulsa |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $38,560 | -17% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $56,069 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $64,535 in Tulsa, 10% more in Columbus.