Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Tulsa, Oklahoma


The cost of living in Tulsa, Oklahoma is 7.3% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,344 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tulsa, Oklahoma is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Tulsa
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Tulsa, OK
Compared to West Des Moines, Tulsa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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