Tulsa 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
$1,463
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$140
👥 People living there
323,725
413,794
Commute to work
20.9 min
18.9 min
College degree
48.3%
33.6%
Own their home
53.8%
51.9%
Below poverty line
14.9%
18.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette 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 | Lexington-Fayette | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $18,350 | -47% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $47,600 | +30% in Tulsa |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $100,350 | +25% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $48,220 | -22% in Tulsa |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $134,380 | +20% in Tulsa |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $96,150 | +20% in Tulsa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,070 | $139,460 | +13% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $123,510 | $108,730 | -12% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,463 in Lexington-Fayette.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $57,626 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $64,535 in Tulsa, 16% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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