Head to head
Memphis, TN vs Tulsa, OK
Tulsa is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $88/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $1,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
It flips for a family. For a household of four, Memphis 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 | Memphis57 | Tulsa60 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,530 | $3,442 |
| Est. monthly cost (household of 4) | $6,533 | $6,571 |
| Salary for comfort | $60,500/yr | $62,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,274 | $1,217 |
| Median home value | $157,100 | $189,600 |
| Median household income | $51,211 | $58,407 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Housing score | 68 | 80 |
| Jobs score | 31 | 18 |
| Safety score | 4 | 20 |
| Climate score | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities score | 47 | 53 |
| Population | 629.1K | 412.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 30° | 93° / 28° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Memphis, TN
Tulsa, OK