salaryOklahoma City is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oklahoma City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,065
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$144
👥 People living there
718,877
697,125
Commute to work
24.9 min
22.2 min
College degree
56.5%
34.7%
Own their home
48.8%
58.6%
Below poverty line
11.2%
15.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $18,200 | -54% in Oklahoma City |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $103,490 | -42% in Oklahoma City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $48,780 | -37% in Oklahoma City |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $63,160 | -36% in Oklahoma City |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $97,110 | -32% in Oklahoma City |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $61,460 | -30% in Oklahoma City |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $75,270 | -26% in Oklahoma City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $94,630 | -26% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $51,280 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 38% more in Denver.