salaryTulsa is 3% 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
$1,530
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$140
👥 People living there
210,815
413,794
Commute to work
19.1 min
18.9 min
College degree
29%
33.6%
Own their home
47.4%
51.9%
Below poverty line
17.7%
18.7%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $18,350 | -38% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $64,190 | +33% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $47,600 | +29% in Tulsa |
| Truck Driver | $49,980 | $58,790 | +18% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $59,440 | +15% in Tulsa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,410 | $139,460 | +15% in Tulsa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $101,460 | +14% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $122,900 | $108,730 | -12% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,530 in Fayetteville.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $58,197 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $64,535 in Tulsa, 2% more in Tulsa.