Tulsa 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
$1,942
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,595
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$86,180
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$440,900
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.1
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,174
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$140
👥 People living there
322,326
413,794
Commute to work
31.7 min
18.9 min
College degree
20%
33.6%
Own their home
53.9%
51.9%
Below poverty line
15.5%
18.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Stockton 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 | Stockton | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,400 | $48,220 | -50% in Tulsa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,460 | $18,350 | -47% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $79,540 | $47,600 | -40% in Tulsa |
| Lawyer | $174,880 | $108,220 | -38% in Tulsa |
| Registered Nurse | $134,580 | $84,790 | -37% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $99,900 | $64,190 | -36% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $69,160 | $46,810 | -32% in Tulsa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $77,830 | $59,820 | -23% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stockton or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Stockton?
About $50,936 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Stockton or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $86,180 in Stockton and $64,535 in Tulsa, 34% more in Stockton.