Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Marion, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Iowa is 2.7% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $51,335 in Marion, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Iowa is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Marion
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Marion, IA
Compared to Tulsa, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower