Cost of living in Tulsa, OK Livability score 71 · cost-of-living index 89.9 (US = 100)
How Tulsa compares Where Tulsa falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 90 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 90 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $254k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $254k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $134 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $134 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 9.0% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 9.0% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.94% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.94% Violent crime (per 100k) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k): 460 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 460 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 13.3 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 13.3 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 94° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 94° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 27° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 27° Map of Tulsa Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 89.9 #28 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 93.3 #25 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.12 #28 of 200 Median household income $65,784 #134 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $39,203 #111 of 200
Economy Metric Value US rank Unemployment rate 5.14% #102 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +4.1% #94 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value US rank Median home price $253,725 #47 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 3.9× #44 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +2.8% #59 of 200 Price per square foot $134 #49 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,901 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,352 #41 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 4,513 Median days on market 19 #108 of 200
Taxes Metric Value US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 9.0% #36 of 200 Combined sales tax 8.99% #172 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 4.75% Capital gains tax 4.75% #107 of 200 High earners No special surtax Effective property tax rate 0.94% #115 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,773 #49 of 200
Healthcare & childcare Metric Value US rank Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,300 #17 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $9,000 #25 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value US rank Annual registration $100 #83 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) None #1 of 200 Emissions testing Not required Emissions detail No vehicle emissions testing DMV & license offices 19 Avg commute to work 22 min #39 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value US rank Electricity 13.3¢/kWh #8 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $120 #3 of 200 Gasoline $2.95/gal #3 of 200
Insurance Metric Value US rank Home insurance (annual) $4,400 #199 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $2,000 #116 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: tornadoes, wildfire, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $750 #90 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $300 #143 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 51 #138 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 2,000 #138 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 3,600 #94 of 200 Avg summer high 94°F #177 of 200 Avg winter low 27°F #114 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 7a Frost window 04-10 → 11-01
Safety Metric Value US rank Violent crime (per 100k) 460 #143 of 200 Property crime (per 100k) 2,600 #157 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value US rank Grocery stores 36 #130 of 200 Parks 45 Hiking areas 11 Golf courses 10 Shooting ranges 20 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
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