Houston, Texas vs. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tulsa, Oklahoma is 13.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,480 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tulsa, Oklahoma is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Tulsa
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Tulsa, OK
Compared to Houston, Tulsa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher