Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.3% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $71,687 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Chicago
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Tulsa, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% higher
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  54.4% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher