salaryTulsa is 20% 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
$1,944
$1,204
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,883
$1,160
💵 Families earn per year
$92,626
$64,535
🔑 Buying a house
$479,600
$205,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
89.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,482
$2,005
⚡ Electric bill per month
$148
$140
👥 People living there
222,758
413,794
Commute to work
28.8 min
18.9 min
College degree
34.5%
33.6%
Own their home
55.8%
51.9%
Below poverty line
12.4%
18.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Tacoma 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 | Tacoma | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | $18,350 | -68% in Tulsa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $48,220 | -53% in Tulsa |
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $47,600 | -53% in Tulsa |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $64,190 | -44% in Tulsa |
| Electrician | $101,780 | $62,280 | -39% in Tulsa |
| Carpenter | $76,410 | $46,810 | -39% in Tulsa |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,170 | $63,130 | -38% in Tulsa |
| Plumber | $95,230 | $59,440 | -38% in Tulsa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tacoma or Tulsa cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tulsa to match $60,000 in Tacoma?
About $48,166 a year gives the same standard of living in Tulsa.
Where do people earn more, Tacoma or Tulsa?
The typical household earns $92,626 in Tacoma and $64,535 in Tulsa, 44% more in Tacoma.