Tulsa is 12% cheaperBased 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
$1,955
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$140
👥 People living there
319,758
413,794
Commute to work
26.2 min
18.9 min
College degree
42.5%
33.6%
Own their home
39.5%
51.9%
Below poverty line
14.7%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando 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 | Orlando | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $18,350 | -48% in Tulsa |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $62,280 | +23% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $136,970 | $108,220 | -21% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $48,220 | -20% in Tulsa |
| Truck Driver | $50,250 | $58,790 | +17% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $129,620 | $108,730 | -16% in Tulsa |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $58,750 | +14% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,860 | $63,130 | -13% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $52,780 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $64,535 in Tulsa, 21% more in Orlando.