salaryOklahoma City is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,327
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$141
👥 People living there
697,125
229,359
Commute to work
22.2 min
21.7 min
College degree
34.7%
45.6%
Own their home
58.6%
43.5%
Below poverty line
15.1%
18.2%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Richmond for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oklahoma City | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $38,470 | +111% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $144,910 | +40% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,160 | $81,660 | +29% in Richmond |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $61,290 | +26% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,560 | $42,720 | +17% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $75,270 | $62,720 | -17% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $82,920 | $93,580 | +13% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $97,110 | $108,670 | +12% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $64,944 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Richmond?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $69,657 in Richmond, 6% more in Oklahoma City.
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