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
$1,364
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$140
👥 People living there
222,791
413,794
Commute to work
19.7 min
18.9 min
College degree
47.2%
33.6%
Own their home
58.3%
51.9%
Below poverty line
12.6%
18.7%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville 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 | Huntsville | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $100,350 | +61% in Tulsa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $18,350 | -34% in Tulsa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $139,460 | +34% in Tulsa |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $96,150 | -29% in Tulsa |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $134,380 | +25% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,250 | $48,220 | -23% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $133,220 | $108,220 | -19% in Tulsa |
| HVAC Technician | $49,940 | $58,750 | +18% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,364 in Huntsville.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $57,513 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $64,535 in Tulsa, 25% more in Huntsville.