salaryOklahoma City is 7% 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
$1,723
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$144
👥 People living there
278,001
697,125
Commute to work
19.4 min
22.2 min
College degree
59.9%
34.7%
Own their home
46%
58.6%
Below poverty line
16.4%
15.1%
Unemployment
2.7%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $18,200 | -41% in Oklahoma City |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $59,150 | -31% in Oklahoma City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $48,780 | -23% in Oklahoma City |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $97,110 | -23% in Oklahoma City |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $48,940 | -23% in Oklahoma City |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $61,010 | -22% in Oklahoma City |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 | $36,560 | -19% in Oklahoma City |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 | $39,810 | -18% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $55,758 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 14% more in Madison.