Cost of living, Tulsa
89.2
BEA Regional Price Parity vs US average of 100 (2024). Tulsa sits about 10.8% below national prices.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA RPP all-items, 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US
- −10.8%
- Metro
- Tulsa
- CBSA
- 46140
Tulsa all-items RPP is 89.2 (2024), about 10.8% below US-average prices. A $90,000 salary at national prices maps to about $80,280 here for equal purchasing power.
Price components in Tulsa
| Component | Tulsa | US |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 89.2 | 100 |
| Goods | 93.8 | 100 |
| Housing (rents) | 68.2 | 100 |
| Other services | 95.5 | 100 |
BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, US = 100.
What a US-average salary buys in Tulsa
| At US average | In Tulsa |
|---|---|
| $60,000 | $53,520 |
| $90,000 | $80,280 |
| $150,000 | $133,800 |
Local equivalent = national salary × (89.2 ÷ 100). BEA RPP 2024.
Top wages here
FAQ
- What is the cost of living in Tulsa?
- The BEA Regional Price Parity (all items, 2024) for Tulsa, OK is 89.2, versus a US average of 100 (−10.8%).
- How is RPP different from CPI?
- CPI tracks price change over time. RPP compares price levels across places in a given year versus the national average of 100. PayByCity uses RPP for cross-metro purchasing power, including goods, housing rents, and other services components.
- How should I use this with OEWS wages?
- Pair local BLS OEWS medians (May 2025) with this RPP. A $90,000 salary at US-average prices maps to about $80,280 in Tulsa for equal purchasing power.
- Does this include taxes or housing alone?
- No. All-items RPP is a broad price-level index. Component indexes show goods, rents, and other services separately, but this is not a rent quote, tax estimate, or household budget.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Highest wages here
- Chief Executives , 790 OEWS emp. $162,260
- Architectural and Engineering Managers , 770 OEWS emp. $160,810
- Computer and Information Systems Managers , 1,060 OEWS emp. $150,680
- Financial Managers , 1,950 OEWS emp. $141,980
- Pharmacists , 820 OEWS emp. $140,820
- Sales Managers , 1,050 OEWS emp. $140,040
See methodology and disclaimer.