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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $690/month more in Grand Prairie, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $158.3K in Grand Prairie, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Tulsa, OK area
Overall Cost
↑ 9.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$690
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$8.3K
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

Grand Prairie, TX

Population:202K
Cost Index:
109
(9% above avg)
Median Home:$268K

Tulsa, OK

The Sooner State

413K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Grand Prairie, TX

The Lone Star State

202K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 202K residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Tulsa, OK vs Grand Prairie, TX

Housing
↑ 16.4%
Tulsa, OK
$1,897
Grand Prairie, TX
$2,209
Difference
$312
more
Healthcare
↑ 20.0%
Tulsa, OK
$527
Grand Prairie, TX
$632
Difference
$105
more
All Utilities
↑ 15.7%
Tulsa, OK
$486
Grand Prairie, TX
$563
Difference
$76.50
more
Groceries
↑ 7.7%
Tulsa, OK
$909
Grand Prairie, TX
$979
Difference
$69.95
more
Other
↓ 4.0%
Tulsa, OK
$1,674
Grand Prairie, TX
$1,607
Difference
$66.96
less
Transportation
↑ 4.4%
Tulsa, OK
$1,243
Grand Prairie, TX
$1,298
Difference
$54.64
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$940
To$1,510
↑ $570
1 Bed
From$995
To$1,570
↑ $575
2 Bed
From$1,225
To$1,840
↑ $615
3 Bed
From$1,615
To$2,340
↑ $725
Tulsa, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $780–$1,360/mo

Grand Prairie, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$1,800/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
$7,288
Monthly in Grand Prairie, TX
$551
Difference

Home Values

Tulsa
Grand Prairie
$187K
Median Value
$268K
↑ +2.1%
YoY Change
↓ -4.2%
↑ +37%
5-Year Change
↑ +29.7%
$82K - $419K
Price Range
$242K - $318K

Homes in Grand Prairie are 43% more expensive than Tulsa

Calculate payment - TulsaCalculate payment - Grand Prairie

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

Grand Prairie, 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%

Grand Prairie, 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
Grand Prairie
51 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
48.4%
Good Air Days
35.5%
98 High
Climate Risk
99 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
90 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
90 days

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