salaryTulsa is 8% 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
$1,723
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$140
👥 People living there
278,001
413,794
Commute to work
19.4 min
18.9 min
College degree
59.9%
33.6%
Own their home
46%
51.9%
Below poverty line
16.4%
18.7%
Unemployment
2.7%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison 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 | Madison | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $18,350 | -41% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $59,440 | -30% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $46,810 | -26% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $48,220 | -24% in Tulsa |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $96,150 | -24% in Tulsa |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $62,280 | -21% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $64,190 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 | $39,440 | -19% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $55,021 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $64,535 in Tulsa, 30% more in Madison.