salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tulsa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,327
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$140
👥 People living there
697,125
413,794
Commute to work
22.2 min
18.9 min
College degree
34.7%
33.6%
Own their home
58.6%
51.9%
Below poverty line
15.1%
18.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oklahoma City | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,460 | $47,600 | -23% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $75,270 | $64,190 | -15% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $122,390 | $108,730 | -11% in Tulsa |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,130 | $33,410 | -8% in Tulsa |
| Truck Driver | $54,720 | $58,790 | +7% in Tulsa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,630 | $101,460 | +7% in Tulsa |
| Accountant | $77,280 | $81,320 | +5% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $108,220 | +5% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City and Tulsa cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $59,208 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $64,535 in Tulsa, 15% more in Oklahoma City.