salaryTulsa is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,160
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$64,535
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$205,300
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.2
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,005
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$149
👥 People living there
413,794
207,055
Commute to work
18.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
33.6%
35.2%
Own their home
51.9%
42.8%
Below poverty line
18.7%
19.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tulsa | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,350 | $36,840 | +101% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,220 | $82,810 | +72% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $46,810 | $73,010 | +56% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,130 | $90,300 | +43% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $47,600 | $66,310 | +39% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $59,440 | $82,260 | +38% in Worcester |
| Software Developer | $108,730 | $146,950 | +35% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $33,410 | $44,250 | +32% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tulsa or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Tulsa?
About $68,951 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Tulsa or Worcester?
The typical household earns $64,535 in Tulsa and $75,605 in Worcester, 15% more in Worcester.