salaryTulsa is 9% 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
$1,644
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$140
👥 People living there
229,359
413,794
Commute to work
21.7 min
18.9 min
College degree
45.6%
33.6%
Own their home
43.5%
51.9%
Below poverty line
18.2%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond 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 | Richmond | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,470 | $18,350 | -52% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $144,910 | $108,220 | -25% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $81,660 | $63,130 | -23% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $47,600 | -22% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,290 | $48,220 | -21% in Tulsa |
| Software Developer | $132,120 | $108,730 | -18% in Tulsa |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,720 | $36,720 | -14% in Tulsa |
| Civil Engineer | $91,300 | $102,080 | +12% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $54,700 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $64,535 in Tulsa, 8% more in Richmond.