Tulsa is 19% 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
$2,334
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$140
👥 People living there
214,169
413,794
Commute to work
33.4 min
18.9 min
College degree
21.4%
33.6%
Own their home
66.8%
51.9%
Below poverty line
9.9%
18.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $48,346 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $64,535 in Tulsa, 72% more in Fontana.