salaryOklahoma City is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,327
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$164
👥 People living there
697,125
319,758
Commute to work
22.2 min
26.2 min
College degree
34.7%
42.5%
Own their home
58.6%
39.5%
Below poverty line
15.1%
14.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oklahoma City | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $35,410 | +95% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $136,970 | +32% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $61,460 | $45,520 | -26% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $60,190 | +23% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $61,010 | $50,820 | -17% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $75,270 | $63,010 | -16% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,160 | $72,860 | +15% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $60,120 | $51,460 | -14% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $67,307 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Orlando?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $78,014 in Orlando, 5% more in Orlando.