Head to head
Louisville, KY vs Tulsa, OK
Tulsa is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $6/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 | Tulsa60 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,448 | $3,442 |
| Est. monthly cost (household of 4) | $6,477 | $6,571 |
| Salary for comfort | $64,000/yr | $62,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,272 | $1,217 |
| Median home value | $221,500 | $189,600 |
| Median household income | $64,731 | $58,407 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Housing score | 81 | 80 |
| Jobs score | 70 | 18 |
| Safety score | 56 | 20 |
| Climate score | 99 | 98 |
| Amenities score | 43 | 53 |
| Population | 627.2K | 412.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 27° | 93° / 28° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Louisville, KY
Tulsa, OK