🇺🇸 OK, United States · #207 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Tulsa

9.2% below the United States average

Ranked #207 of 538 cities · More expensive than 61.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Tulsa

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 771/mo USD 578/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,342/mo USD 1,007/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-9.2% Affordable
Rent
-16.9% Affordable
Groceries
-7.9% Average
Restaurants
-17.5% Affordable
Purchasing Power
-2.1% Average

Living in Tulsa: What to Expect

Tulsa is affordable by global standards (ranked #207 of 538 cities). It is 9.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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