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
$1,284
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$140
👥 People living there
566,973
413,794
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.9 min
College degree
27.4%
33.6%
Own their home
41.8%
51.9%
Below poverty line
22.8%
18.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for cheaper homes.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $18,350 | -39% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $59,440 | -30% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $46,810 | -27% in Tulsa |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $96,150 | -23% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $64,190 | -22% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $48,220 | -22% in Tulsa |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 | $39,440 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $62,280 | -20% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $55,220 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $64,535 in Tulsa, 9% more in Tulsa.