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
$1,783
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$140
👥 People living there
273,212
413,794
Commute to work
20.3 min
18.9 min
College degree
36.8%
33.6%
Own their home
49.8%
51.9%
Below poverty line
12.6%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno 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 | Reno | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $81,360 | $47,600 | -41% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $163,380 | $108,220 | -34% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $92,130 | $64,190 | -30% in Tulsa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $18,350 | -29% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $62,350 | $46,810 | -25% in Tulsa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,600 | $59,820 | -24% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $77,020 | $59,440 | -23% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,430 | $48,220 | -23% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,783 in Reno.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Reno?
About $52,991 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Reno or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $64,535 in Tulsa, 35% more in Reno.