Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Tulsa is 9% more affordable than Murfreesboro. A $75,000 salary in Murfreesboro is equivalent to $68,548 in Tulsa.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Oklahoma salaries · Tennessee salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Tulsa has a housing index of 63 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Tulsa costs $175,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $150,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $950 in Tulsa versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Tulsa scores 95 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Tulsa (91) are lower than Murfreesboro (96).
Median household income in Tulsa is $48,278 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Tulsa.
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