Salem, Oregon vs. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tulsa, Oklahoma is 19.5% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,234 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tulsa, Oklahoma is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Tulsa
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Tulsa, OK
Compared to Salem, Tulsa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher