salaryOklahoma City is 7% 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
$1,797
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$144
👥 People living there
291,467
697,125
Commute to work
22.3 min
22.2 min
College degree
57.3%
34.7%
Own their home
52.3%
58.6%
Below poverty line
11.7%
15.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $61,460 | +60% in Oklahoma City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $18,200 | -48% in Oklahoma City |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $63,160 | -32% in Oklahoma City |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $75,270 | +25% in Oklahoma City |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $103,490 | -22% in Oklahoma City |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $39,330 | -16% in Oklahoma City |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $97,110 | -15% in Oklahoma City |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $39,810 | -14% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $55,595 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 19% more in Durham.