Merriam, Kansas vs. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tulsa, Oklahoma is 12.2% cheaper than Merriam, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,815 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Merriam, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tulsa, Oklahoma is cheaper than Merriam, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Tulsa
than in Merriam, Kansas
Merriam, KS vs. Tulsa, OK
Compared to Merriam, Tulsa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower