What Salary Do You Need to Live in Tulsa, OK?

To live comfortably in Tulsa, a household needs to earn roughly $45,000/year. That's about $3,750/month before taxes.

The Number: $45,000/year

At $45,000 per year, a household in Tulsa can afford median-priced rental housing at roughly 28% of gross income.

This is based on Tulsa's median monthly rent of $1,099 and the 28% housing guideline. Source: Census ACS 2024.

Tulsa at a Glance

Median rent$1,099/mo
Median home price$234,400
Median household income$60,930
State income taxUp to 4.75%
Sales tax8.517%

Sources: Census ACS 2024, Tax Foundation.

For Single Residents

A single person can live comfortably in Tulsa on roughly $30,000/year. That's about $2,500/month before taxes.

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Note: Salary estimates are based on the 28% housing guideline applied to median rents from Census ACS 2024. Individual circumstances vary. Full disclaimer.

Salary Questions About Tulsa

The median monthly rent is $1,099. Using the 30% guideline, you need about $44,000/year to afford this comfortably.

The median home price is $234,400. With a 20% down payment, you would need roughly $46,880 saved and a household income to support the mortgage payments.

The median household income is $60,930/year. Our recommended salary of $45,000/year is near the median, reflecting a comfortable (not extravagant) standard of living.