salaryOklahoma City is 12% 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
$1,826
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$144
👥 People living there
511,764
697,125
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.2 min
College degree
32.5%
34.7%
Own their home
64.4%
58.6%
Below poverty line
10.3%
15.1%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $18,200 | -62% in Oklahoma City |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $103,490 | -24% in Oklahoma City |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $59,860 | -23% in Oklahoma City |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $36,560 | -19% in Oklahoma City |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $48,940 | -19% in Oklahoma City |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $28,680 | -18% in Oklahoma City |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $82,920 | -18% in Oklahoma City |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $37,010 | -18% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $52,504 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 21% more in Mesa.