Tulsa is 4% 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
$1,516
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$140
👥 People living there
317,419
413,794
Commute to work
21.3 min
18.9 min
College degree
24.4%
33.6%
Own their home
57.9%
51.9%
Below poverty line
17.1%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi 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 | Corpus Christi | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $49,000 | $58,790 | +20% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,210 | $48,220 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $18,350 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,210 | $100,350 | +19% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $129,180 | $108,220 | -16% in Tulsa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,890 | $101,460 | +14% in Tulsa |
| HVAC Technician | $51,760 | $58,750 | +14% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $63,130 | +13% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,516 in Corpus Christi.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $57,762 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $64,535 in Tulsa, 13% more in Corpus Christi.