salaryTulsa is 19% 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
$2,474
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$140
👥 People living there
200,928
413,794
Commute to work
25.3 min
18.9 min
College degree
19.5%
33.6%
Own their home
54.4%
51.9%
Below poverty line
11%
18.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $48,220 | -51% in Tulsa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $18,350 | -47% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $64,190 | -46% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $108,220 | -42% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $47,600 | -39% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $46,810 | -37% in Tulsa |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $84,790 | -35% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $159,430 | $108,730 | -32% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $48,427 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $64,535 in Tulsa, 61% more in Oxnard.