Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
6% cheaper
Tulsa is 6% more affordable than Omaha. A $75,000 salary in Omaha is equivalent to $70,833 in Tulsa.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Nebraska salaries · Oklahoma salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Omaha has a housing index of 76 while Tulsa sits at 63 (national average = 100). The median home in Omaha costs $230,000 compared to $175,000 in Tulsa, a difference of $55,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Omaha versus $950 in Tulsa.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Omaha scores 97 while Tulsa scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Omaha (96) are higher than Tulsa (91).
Median household income in Omaha is $59,612 compared to $48,278 in Tulsa. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Tulsa.
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