salaryTulsa is 15% 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
$1,874
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,915
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$98,056
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$581,500
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,743
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$106
$140
👥 People living there
641,165
413,794
Commute to work
24.1 min
18.9 min
College degree
53.8%
33.6%
Own their home
52%
51.9%
Below poverty line
12.7%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Portland 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 | Portland | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | $18,350 | -67% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $85,170 | $47,600 | -44% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,330 | $48,220 | -41% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $101,010 | $59,440 | -41% in Tulsa |
| Electrician | $105,090 | $62,280 | -41% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $73,710 | $46,810 | -36% in Tulsa |
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | $84,790 | -35% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $97,200 | $64,190 | -34% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Portland or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Portland?
About $50,776 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Portland or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $98,056 in Portland and $64,535 in Tulsa, 52% more in Portland.