Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Tulsa is 11% more affordable than Fort Worth. A $75,000 salary in Fort Worth is equivalent to $67,105 in Tulsa.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Oklahoma salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Tulsa sits at 63 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $175,000 in Tulsa, a difference of $95,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $950 in Tulsa.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Worth scores 96 while Tulsa scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are higher than Tulsa (91).
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $48,278 in Tulsa. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Tulsa.
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