Oklahoma City, OK vs Tulsa, OK

Tulsa is moderately more affordable than Oklahoma City, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Oklahoma City scores 82 compared to 77 for Tulsa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oklahoma City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oklahoma City is $1,083/month compared to $998/month in Tulsa — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tulsa is more affordable at $189,600 median vs $215,100.

Median household income in Oklahoma City is $66,702 compared to $58,407 in Tulsa (+14.2%). While Oklahoma City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oklahoma City spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Tulsa.