salaryTulsa is 22% 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
$2,109
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$140
👥 People living there
185,604
413,794
Commute to work
26.1 min
18.9 min
College degree
40.8%
33.6%
Own their home
54.1%
51.9%
Below poverty line
15%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.3%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $18,350 | -49% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $47,600 | -37% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $108,220 | -32% in Tulsa |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $102,080 | +22% in Tulsa |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $100,350 | +21% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | $63,130 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $64,190 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $132,650 | $108,730 | -18% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $46,891 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $64,535 in Tulsa, 39% more in Fort Lauderdale.