Tulsa is 10% 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
$1,719
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$140
👥 People living there
977,670
413,794
Commute to work
24.1 min
18.9 min
College degree
33.2%
33.6%
Own their home
57.6%
51.9%
Below poverty line
14.5%
18.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,630 | $18,350 | -50% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,080 | $48,220 | -21% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $58,940 | $47,600 | -19% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $78,810 | $64,190 | -19% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,740 | $63,130 | -18% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | $108,730 | -17% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $127,920 | $108,220 | -15% in Tulsa |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,360 | $29,810 | -13% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Jacksonville?
About $53,806 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $64,535 in Tulsa, 17% more in Jacksonville.