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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $259/month more in Columbus, OH

$150.0K in your current city equals $153.1K in Columbus, OH

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Tulsa, OK area
Overall Cost
↑ 3.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$259
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$3.1K
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

Columbus, OH

Population:906K
Cost Index:
103
(3% above avg)
Median Home:$263K

Tulsa, OK

The Sooner State

413K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Columbus, OH

The Buckeye State

906K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 906K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Tulsa, OK vs Columbus, OH

Housing
↑ 8.2%
Tulsa, OK
$1,897
Columbus, OH
$2,053
Difference
$156
more
Transportation
↑ 9.9%
Tulsa, OK
$1,243
Columbus, OH
$1,366
Difference
$123
more
Other
↓ 7.0%
Tulsa, OK
$1,674
Columbus, OH
$1,557
Difference
$117
less
Healthcare
↑ 15.3%
Tulsa, OK
$527
Columbus, OH
$607
Difference
$80.54
more
Groceries
↑ 6.6%
Tulsa, OK
$909
Columbus, OH
$969
Difference
$59.96
more
All Utilities
↓ 4.5%
Tulsa, OK
$486
Columbus, OH
$464
Difference
$21.86
less

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Columbus, OH: Columbus Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Tulsa, OK has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$940
To$1,020
↑ $80.00
1 Bed
From$995
To$1,100
↑ $105
2 Bed
From$1,225
To$1,315
↑ $90.00
3 Bed
From$1,615
To$1,575
↓ $40.00
Tulsa, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $780–$1,360/mo

Columbus, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $870–$1,790/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
$7,017
Monthly in Columbus, OH
$280
Difference

Home Values

Tulsa
Columbus
$187K
Median Value
$263K
↑ +2.1%
YoY Change
↓ -0.4%
↑ +37%
5-Year Change
↑ +28.8%
$82K - $419K
Price Range
$95K - $406K

Homes in Columbus are 41% more expensive than Tulsa

Calculate payment - TulsaCalculate payment - Columbus

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $2.9K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$238
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.9%
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

Columbus, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Additional Tax Information

Tulsa, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
Property Tax:0.9%

Columbus, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

💡 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
Columbus
51 Moderate
Air Quality
53 Moderate
48.4%
Good Air Days
41.3%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.1°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
18 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.1°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
18 days

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

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