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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $669/month more in Brownsville, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $158.0K in Brownsville, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Tulsa, OK area
Overall Cost
↑ 8.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$669
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$8.0K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Tulsa, OK

Population:413K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$187K

Brownsville, TX

Population:190K
Cost Index:
109
(9% above avg)
Median Home:$184K

Tulsa, OK

The Sooner State

413K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 413K residents.

Brownsville, TX

The Lone Star State

190K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 190K residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Tulsa, OK vs Brownsville, TX

Housing
↑ 12.7%
Tulsa, OK
$1,897
Brownsville, TX
$2,138
Difference
$241
more
Other
↑ 8.3%
Tulsa, OK
$1,674
Brownsville, TX
$1,813
Difference
$139
more
Transportation
↑ 7.6%
Tulsa, OK
$1,243
Brownsville, TX
$1,337
Difference
$94.00
more
Groceries
↑ 2.0%
Tulsa, OK
$909
Brownsville, TX
$928
Difference
$18.59
more
All Utilities
↑ 3.2%
Tulsa, OK
$486
Brownsville, TX
$502
Difference
$15.52
more
Healthcare
↑ 2.0%
Tulsa, OK
$527
Brownsville, TX
$537
Difference
$10.76
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$940
To$812
↓ $128
1 Bed
From$995
To$906
↓ $89.00
2 Bed
From$1,225
To$1,093
↓ $132
3 Bed
From$1,615
To$1,479
↓ $136
Tulsa, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $780–$1,360/mo

Brownsville, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $870–$1,030/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,736
Monthly in Tulsa, OK
$7,255
Monthly in Brownsville, TX
$518
Difference

Home Values

Tulsa
Brownsville
$187K
Median Value
$184K
↑ +2.1%
YoY Change
↑ +2.1%
↑ +37%
5-Year Change
↑ +50.9%
$82K - $419K
Price Range
$169K - $228K

Homes in Brownsville are 1% less expensive than Tulsa

Calculate payment - TulsaCalculate payment - Brownsville

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$607
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Tulsa, OK

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oklahoma State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

Brownsville, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Tulsa, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
Property Tax:0.9%

Brownsville, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Tulsa
Brownsville
51 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
48.4%
Good Air Days
48.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌀🌡
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
52 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
52 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Oklahoma and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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