salaryTulsa is 3% 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
$1,328
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$140
👥 People living there
294,856
413,794
Commute to work
18.4 min
18.9 min
College degree
41.8%
33.6%
Own their home
56.1%
51.9%
Below poverty line
12.7%
18.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $18,350 | -49% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $93,680 | $64,190 | -31% in Tulsa |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $58,790 | -28% in Tulsa |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $81,320 | +25% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,940 | $48,220 | -22% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $47,600 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Medical Assistant | $47,190 | $39,440 | -16% in Tulsa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $101,460 | +16% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,328 in Lincoln.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $58,449 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $64,535 in Tulsa, 20% more in Lincoln.