salaryOklahoma City is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,327
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$143
👥 People living there
697,125
547,073
Commute to work
22.2 min
21.9 min
College degree
34.7%
31.1%
Own their home
58.6%
51.8%
Below poverty line
15.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Tucson for shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oklahoma City | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $36,490 | +100% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,860 | $75,940 | +27% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $61,460 | $47,960 | -22% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $98,960 | $81,490 | -18% in Tucson |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,560 | $42,560 | +16% in Tucson |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,010 | $42,940 | +16% in Tucson |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,160 | $34,530 | +14% in Tucson |
| Cashier | $28,680 | $32,780 | +14% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $64,306 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Tucson?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $61,553 in Tucson, 20% more in Oklahoma City.