Tulsa, OK Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Tulsa, OK metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Tulsa
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area run 12.5% below the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 87.5 on a base of 100). That puts Tulsa among the most affordable metros nationally.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Oklahoma household — see the Oklahoma state report.
Other Oklahoma metros
- Oklahoma City, OK RPP 88.5 B
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Tulsa, OK?
The Tulsa, OK metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 87.5 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 12.5% below the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Tulsa an affordable place to live?
Tulsa, OK has an InflationRank score of 84/100 (grade B), reflecting above-average affordability relative to U.S. metros. The metro RPP of 87.5 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Tulsa compare to other cities for cost of living?
Tulsa, OK has a cost-of-living index of 87.5 (U.S.=100), 12.5% below the national average. Similar-cost metros include El Paso, TX (RPP 88.0), Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (RPP 88.0).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
Underlying data is drawn from authoritative federal economic agencies and public housing datasets. See full data sources →