salaryOklahoma City is 12% 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
$1,789
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$144
👥 People living there
545,970
697,125
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.2 min
College degree
25.5%
34.7%
Own their home
50.1%
58.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.1%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes.
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $18,200 | -47% in Oklahoma City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $48,780 | -38% in Oklahoma City |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $103,490 | -36% in Oklahoma City |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $82,920 | -34% in Oklahoma City |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $75,270 | -25% in Oklahoma City |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $48,940 | -23% in Oklahoma City |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $61,460 | -22% in Oklahoma City |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,580 | $59,860 | -21% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $53,099 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 3% more in Fresno.