salaryOklahoma City is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,327
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$146
👥 People living there
697,125
188,065
Commute to work
22.2 min
20.9 min
College degree
34.7%
50%
Own their home
58.6%
42.3%
Below poverty line
15.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oklahoma City | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $47,530 | +161% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $135,670 | +31% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,860 | $78,080 | +30% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,560 | $45,290 | +24% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $48,940 | $60,320 | +23% in Tempe |
| Cashier | $28,680 | $34,920 | +22% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $82,920 | $100,830 | +22% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,010 | $44,950 | +21% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $68,566 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Tempe?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $85,917 in Tempe, 14% more in Tempe.