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
$2,270
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$144
👥 People living there
280,262
697,125
Commute to work
25.9 min
22.2 min
College degree
48.2%
34.7%
Own their home
73.1%
58.6%
Below poverty line
5.3%
15.1%
Unemployment
3.5%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $18,200 | -62% in Oklahoma City |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $103,490 | -24% in Oklahoma City |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $59,860 | -23% in Oklahoma City |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $36,560 | -19% in Oklahoma City |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $48,940 | -19% in Oklahoma City |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $28,680 | -18% in Oklahoma City |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $82,920 | -18% in Oklahoma City |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $37,010 | -18% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $52,504 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 79% more in Gilbert.