salaryTulsa is 11% 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
$2,470
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$140
👥 People living there
232,491
413,794
Commute to work
30.5 min
18.9 min
College degree
28.1%
33.6%
Own their home
84%
51.9%
Below poverty line
9.5%
18.7%
Unemployment
6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Port St. Lucie | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,250 | $18,350 | -49% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $72,760 | $47,600 | -35% in Tulsa |
| Truck Driver | $48,590 | $58,790 | +21% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $132,360 | $108,220 | -18% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $77,070 | $64,190 | -17% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $50,990 | $59,440 | +17% in Tulsa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,720 | $101,460 | +16% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $128,510 | $108,730 | -15% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,470 in Port St. Lucie.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $53,407 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $64,535 in Tulsa, 35% more in Port St. Lucie.