salaryOklahoma City is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,327
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$109
👥 People living there
697,125
754,195
Commute to work
22.2 min
26 min
College degree
34.7%
68.4%
Own their home
58.6%
43.7%
Below poverty line
15.1%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oklahoma City | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $57,280 | +215% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $102,920 | +111% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $61,010 | $101,780 | +67% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $61,460 | $101,090 | +64% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,160 | $102,170 | +62% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $59,150 | $95,230 | +61% in Seattle |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $164,980 | +59% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $48,940 | $76,410 | +56% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $73,754 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Seattle?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $133,583 in Seattle, 45% more in Seattle.