salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,257
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$140
👥 People living there
203,416
413,794
Commute to work
22.8 min
18.9 min
College degree
32%
33.6%
Own their home
54%
51.9%
Below poverty line
18.4%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $100,350 | +65% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $64,190 | +37% in Tulsa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $139,460 | +35% in Tulsa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $18,350 | -32% in Tulsa |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $134,380 | +28% in Tulsa |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $58,750 | +22% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,970 | $48,220 | -21% in Tulsa |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $36,720 | +19% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Mobile and Tulsa cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $60,760 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $64,535 in Tulsa, 10% more in Tulsa.