Here's what it costs to live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $998 per month, while the typical home is valued around $189,600. Households earn a median of $58,407 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 34. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$58,407
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$998
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$189,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$933
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$987
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,217
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,602
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.75%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.50%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
412,322
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
34.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Tulsa?
The cost of living index for Tulsa is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Tulsa?
The median gross rent in Tulsa is $998 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Tulsa?
The median household income in Tulsa is $58,407 per year.
What is the median home value in Tulsa?
The median home value in Tulsa is $189,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Tulsa?
Tulsa has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Tulsa?
Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.75% and a statewide sales tax of 4.50% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology