Here's what it costs to live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,052 per month, while the typical home is valued around $205,300. Households earn a median of $59,838 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 44. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$59,838
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,052
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$205,300
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$933
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$987
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,217
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,602
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
413,794
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Census ACS
44.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
36
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,013
Per month
Avg Home Value
$184,648
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 74008 | — | $1,203 | $283,900 |
| ZIP 74012 | — | $1,139 | $206,000 |
| ZIP 74014 | — | $1,350 | $225,400 |
| ZIP 74015 | — | $951 | $195,000 |
| ZIP 74021 | — | $1,105 | $204,900 |
| ZIP 74055 | — | $1,169 | $243,700 |
| ZIP 74070 | — | $889 | $192,000 |
| ZIP 74073 | — | $985 | $201,600 |
| ZIP 74103 | — | $1,404 | — |
| ZIP 74104 | — | $1,099 | $210,100 |
Showing top 10 of 36 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
38°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.7
poor
Hospitals
13
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
83.9%
The cost of living index for Tulsa is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Tulsa is $1,052 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Tulsa is $59,838 per year.
The median home value in Tulsa is $205,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Tulsa has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Oklahoma is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
