Head to head
Louisville, KY vs Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $8/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $2,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
It flips for a family. For a household of four, Louisville is the cheaper of the two — rent scales to household size using each city's own bedroom spread, and that spread is far steeper in some markets than others.
| Metric | Louisville75 | Oklahoma City72 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,448 | $3,440 |
| Est. monthly cost (household of 4) | $6,477 | $6,504 |
| Salary for comfort | $64,000/yr | $62,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,272 | $1,244 |
| Median home value | $221,500 | $215,100 |
| Median household income | $64,731 | $66,702 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Housing score | 81 | 87 |
| Jobs score | 70 | 24 |
| Safety score | 56 | 70 |
| Climate score | 99 | 96 |
| Amenities score | 43 | 55 |
| Population | 627.2K | 688.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 27° | 94° / 29° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Louisville, KY
Oklahoma City, OK