Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Merriam, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merriam, Kansas is 14.0% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $101,421 in Merriam, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merriam, Kansas is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Merriam
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Merriam, KS
Compared to Tulsa, Merriam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher