salaryTulsa is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,160
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$64,535
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$205,300
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.2
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,005
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$96
👥 People living there
413,794
681,294
Commute to work
18.9 min
30 min
College degree
33.6%
64.2%
Own their home
51.9%
41.5%
Below poverty line
18.7%
15.4%
Unemployment
6.1%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tulsa | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,350 | $46,040 | +151% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $108,220 | $195,190 | +80% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,220 | $79,470 | +65% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $96,150 | $156,460 | +63% in Washington |
| Software Developer | $108,730 | $154,930 | +42% in Washington |
| Firefighter | $47,600 | $66,980 | +41% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,130 | $87,160 | +38% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $64,190 | $84,000 | +31% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tulsa or Washington cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Tulsa?
About $73,229 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Tulsa or Washington?
The typical household earns $64,535 in Tulsa and $118,495 in Washington, 46% more in Washington.