salaryTulsa is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,160
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$64,535
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$205,300
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.2
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,005
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$147
👥 People living there
413,794
345,482
Commute to work
18.9 min
21.9 min
College degree
33.6%
41.5%
Own their home
51.9%
48.9%
Below poverty line
18.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.1%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tulsa | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,350 | $60,250 | +228% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $46,810 | $94,310 | +101% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $84,790 | $139,260 | +64% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $62,280 | $100,270 | +61% in Urban Honolulu |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,220 | $73,080 | +52% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $59,440 | $81,120 | +36% in Urban Honolulu |
| Police Officer | $64,190 | $83,820 | +31% in Urban Honolulu |
| Restaurant Cook | $33,410 | $42,450 | +27% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tulsa or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Tulsa?
About $74,626 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Tulsa or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $64,535 in Tulsa and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 31% more in Urban Honolulu.