Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Oklahoma City is 19% more affordable than Springfield. A $75,000 salary in Springfield is equivalent to $60,981 in Oklahoma City.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Oklahoma salaries · Massachusetts salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Oklahoma City has a housing index of 68 while Springfield sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Oklahoma City costs $195,000 compared to $230,000 in Springfield, a difference of $35,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in Oklahoma City versus $1,200 in Springfield.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Oklahoma City scores 95 while Springfield scores 104. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Oklahoma City (92) are lower than Springfield (114).
Median household income in Oklahoma City is $55,458 compared to $41,612 in Springfield. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Oklahoma City.
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