Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
52% cheaper
Tulsa is 52% more affordable than Cambridge. A $75,000 salary in Cambridge is equivalent to $35,815 in Tulsa.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cambridge has a housing index of 280 while Tulsa sits at 63 (national average = 100). The median home in Cambridge costs $890,000 compared to $175,000 in Tulsa, a difference of $715,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $3,100 in Cambridge versus $950 in Tulsa.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Cambridge scores 110 while Tulsa scores 95.
Healthcare costs in Cambridge (118) are higher than Tulsa (91).
Median household income in Cambridge is $103,154 compared to $48,278 in Tulsa. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Tulsa.
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