salaryOklahoma City is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,327
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$148
👥 People living there
697,125
222,758
Commute to work
22.2 min
28.8 min
College degree
34.7%
34.5%
Own their home
58.6%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oklahoma City | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $57,280 | +215% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $102,920 | +111% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $61,010 | $101,780 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $61,460 | $101,090 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,160 | $102,170 | +62% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $59,150 | $95,230 | +61% in Tacoma |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $164,980 | +59% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $48,940 | $76,410 | +56% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $73,754 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $92,626 in Tacoma, 20% more in Tacoma.