Question 1

Is Colorado Springs or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma City, OK is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $534/month less than in Colorado Springs, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,735/mo in Colorado Springs versus $1,244/mo in Oklahoma City.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Colorado Springs vs Oklahoma City?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $77,000/year before tax in Colorado Springs, CO and $66,000/year in Oklahoma City, OK — a difference of about $11,000. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Colorado Springs or Oklahoma City cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma City, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $10,341/month in Colorado Springs and $8,589/month in Oklahoma City, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Colorado Springs or Oklahoma City?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Oklahoma City costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Colorado Springs58	Oklahoma City75
Est. monthly cost (single)	$4,171	$3,637
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$10,341	$8,589
Salary for comfort	$77,000/yr	$66,000/yr
Typical rent	$1,735	$1,244
Median home value	$420,700	$215,100
Median household income	$83,198	$66,702
Unemployment	4.0%	4.3%
Housing score	53	86
Jobs score	47	44
Safety score	32	70
Climate score	85	96
Amenities score	45	55
Population	483.1K	688.7K
Summer high / winter low	85° / 18°	94° / 29°

Colorado Springs, CO vs Oklahoma City, OK