Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
Tulsa is 7% more affordable than Huntsville. A $75,000 salary in Huntsville is equivalent to $70,055 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. Huntsville has a housing index of 79 while Tulsa sits at 63 (national average = 100). The median home in Huntsville costs $260,000 compared to $175,000 in Tulsa, a difference of $85,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Huntsville versus $950 in Tulsa.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Huntsville scores 96 while Tulsa scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Huntsville (93) are higher than Tulsa (91).
Median household income in Huntsville is $56,098 compared to $48,278 in Tulsa. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Tulsa.
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