salaryOklahoma City is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,327
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$162
👥 People living there
697,125
401,618
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.8 min
College degree
34.7%
45.7%
Own their home
58.6%
50.3%
Below poverty line
15.1%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oklahoma City | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $37,070 | +104% in Tampa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $60,120 | +23% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $127,490 | +23% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,160 | $75,210 | +19% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $60,120 | $50,540 | -16% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $59,150 | $52,000 | -12% in Tampa |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,160 | $33,790 | +12% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $39,810 | $44,480 | +12% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $66,956 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Tampa?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $81,400 in Tampa, 9% more in Tampa.