Home › OK › Tulsa, OK 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, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 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 Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 89.9 metro-area #28 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 93.3 metro-area #25 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.12 metro-area #28 of 200 Median household income $65,784 metro-area #134 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $39,203 metro-area #111 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 37.3 years metro-area #65 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 29.8% metro-area #135 of 200 Foreign-born residents 7.2% metro-area #116 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 65.4% metro-area #113 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 5.14% metro-area #102 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +4.1% metro-area #94 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $253,725 metro-area #47 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 3.9× metro-area #44 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +2.8% metro-area #59 of 200 Price per square foot $134 metro-area #49 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,901 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,352 metro-area #41 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 4,513 Median days on market 19 metro-area #108 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 9.0% state #36 of 200 Combined sales tax 8.99% state #172 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 4.75% Capital gains tax 4.75% state #107 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 0.94% metro-area #115 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,773 metro-area #49 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 74.5 years metro-area #160 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,300 state #17 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 13.8% metro-area #172 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 79 metro-area #88 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $9,000 state #25 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $100 state #83 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) None state #1 of 200 Emissions testing Not required Emissions detail No vehicle emissions testing DMV & license offices 19 Avg commute to work 22 min metro-area #39 of 200 Commute by driving alone 78.3% metro-area #150 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 26.3% metro-area #49 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 13.3¢/kWh state #8 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $120 state #3 of 200 Gasoline $2.95/gal state #3 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $56 state #51 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $83 state #53 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $76 state #20 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $4,400 state #199 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $2,000 state #116 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: tornadoes, wildfire, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 90.7 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #111 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $750 state #90 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $300 state #143 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 51 metro-area #138 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 2,000 metro-area #138 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 96% state #4 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 3,600 metro-area #94 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 66 metro-area #146 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 9 metro-area #179 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 94°F metro-area #177 of 200 Avg winter low 27°F metro-area #114 of 200 Annual precipitation 41.0" metro-area #89 of 200 Annual snowfall 8.7" metro-area #106 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 62% metro-area #64 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 7a Frost window 04-10 → 11-01
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 460 state #143 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 2,600 state #157 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 36 metro-area #130 of 200 Parks 45 Hiking areas 11 Golf courses 10 Shooting ranges 20 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #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.
Top employers in Tulsa Major public and private employers in the Tulsa, OK area.
Employer Sector Jobs ONEOK Inc. Energy Careers → The Williams Companies Energy Careers → Saint Francis Hospital Healthcare Search → Tulsa Public Schools Education Search → Orthopaedic Hospital Healthcare Search → Tulsa Air and Space Aerospace/Defense Search →
Salaries by occupation in Tulsa Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Dentists $160,540 Marketing Managers $148,550 Financial Managers $134,120 Pharmacists $132,990 Physician Assistants $124,760 Human Resources Managers $114,830 Lawyers $113,690 Software Developers $103,480 Construction Managers $101,310 Mechanical Engineers $99,670 Dental Hygienists $97,940 Civil Engineers $94,910 Physical Therapists $92,260 General & Operations Managers $84,990 Data Scientists $84,450 Registered Nurses $79,060 Accountants & Auditors $78,490 Web Developers $76,090 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $58,480 Electricians $57,750 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,050 Graphic Designers $53,180 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,550 Real Estate Sales Agents $50,740 Elementary School Teachers $50,630 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $49,640 Carpenters $46,990 Medical Assistants $37,380
Cities in the Tulsa area Tulsa (411,938) → Broken Arrow (114,237) → Owasso (38,134) → Bartlesville (37,314) → Bixby (28,731) → Jenks (25,872) → Sapulpa (22,030) → Sand Springs (19,925) → Claremore (19,724) → Glenpool (13,683) → Okmulgee (11,366) →
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