salaryTulsa is 4% 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
$1,242
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$140
👥 People living there
268,589
413,794
Commute to work
21.5 min
18.9 min
College degree
29%
33.6%
Own their home
61.9%
51.9%
Below poverty line
16%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $47,600 | -37% in Tulsa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $18,350 | -36% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $77,110 | $59,440 | -23% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $60,400 | $46,810 | -22% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,800 | $48,220 | -19% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $64,190 | -19% in Tulsa |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,120 | $100,350 | +17% in Tulsa |
| Civil Engineer | $88,920 | $102,080 | +15% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,242 in Fort Wayne.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $57,824 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $64,535 in Tulsa, 3% more in Fort Wayne.