salaryOklahoma City is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,327
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$181
👥 People living there
697,125
1,642,323
Commute to work
22.2 min
25.6 min
College degree
34.7%
33.6%
Own their home
58.6%
57.3%
Below poverty line
15.1%
13.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oklahoma City | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $47,530 | +161% in Phoenix |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $135,670 | +31% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,860 | $78,080 | +30% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,560 | $45,290 | +24% in Phoenix |
| Carpenter | $48,940 | $60,320 | +23% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $28,680 | $34,920 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $82,920 | $100,830 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,010 | $44,950 | +21% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $68,566 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $87,717 in Phoenix, 16% more in Phoenix.