salaryOklahoma City is 6% 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
$1,465
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$144
👥 People living there
885,860
697,125
Commute to work
24.6 min
22.2 min
College degree
34.9%
34.7%
Own their home
56%
58.6%
Below poverty line
15.8%
15.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Indianapolis | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,050 | $18,200 | -37% in Oklahoma City |
| Carpenter | $65,070 | $48,940 | -25% in Oklahoma City |
| Plumber | $76,980 | $59,150 | -23% in Oklahoma City |
| Operations Manager | $120,480 | $97,110 | -19% in Oklahoma City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,510 | $48,780 | -19% in Oklahoma City |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,180 | $37,010 | -16% in Oklahoma City |
| Medical Assistant | $46,900 | $39,810 | -15% in Oklahoma City |
| Software Developer | $106,870 | $122,390 | +15% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,465 in Indianapolis.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Indianapolis?
About $56,685 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 4% more in Oklahoma City.
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