Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
17% cheaper
Oklahoma City is 17% more affordable than Colorado Springs. A $75,000 salary in Colorado Springs is equivalent to $62,143 in Oklahoma City.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Colorado salaries · Oklahoma salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Oklahoma City sits at 68 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $195,000 in Oklahoma City, a difference of $185,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $1,000 in Oklahoma City.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Oklahoma City scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are higher than Oklahoma City (92).
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $55,458 in Oklahoma City. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Oklahoma City.
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