salaryTulsa is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,160
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$64,535
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$205,300
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.2
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,005
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$105
👥 People living there
413,794
195,300
Commute to work
18.9 min
23.2 min
College degree
33.6%
32.3%
Own their home
51.9%
50.8%
Below poverty line
18.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tulsa | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,350 | $54,780 | +199% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $47,600 | $85,170 | +79% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,220 | $82,330 | +71% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $59,440 | $101,010 | +70% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $62,280 | $105,090 | +69% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $46,810 | $73,710 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $84,790 | $130,310 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $64,190 | $97,200 | +51% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tulsa or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Tulsa?
About $70,900 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Tulsa or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $64,535 in Tulsa and $87,723 in Vancouver, 26% more in Vancouver.