salaryOklahoma City is 21% 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
$2,109
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$144
👥 People living there
185,604
697,125
Commute to work
26.1 min
22.2 min
College degree
40.8%
34.7%
Own their home
54.1%
58.6%
Below poverty line
15%
15.1%
Unemployment
5.3%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale 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 | Fort Lauderdale | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $18,200 | -50% in Oklahoma City |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $103,490 | -35% in Oklahoma City |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | $63,160 | -20% in Oklahoma City |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $61,460 | -19% in Oklahoma City |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $98,960 | +18% in Oklahoma City |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $97,110 | +17% in Oklahoma City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | $48,780 | -16% in Oklahoma City |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,330 | $30,160 | -12% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $47,519 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 21% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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