HEAD TO HEAD
Oklahoma City vs Tulsa
Oklahoma City leads Tulsa on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Oklahoma City, OK
wins 4 of 5 factors
Tulsa, OK
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Oklahoma City | Tulsa |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 91 ◆ | 90 |
| Affordable to rent | 80 | 82 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 80 ◆ | 79 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 64 ◆ | 57 |
| Big-city amenities | 90 ◆ | 87 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Oklahoma City | Tulsa |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $247K | $254K |
| Typical rent | $1,399/mo | $1,352/mo |
| Average temperature | 16°C | 15.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.74 kWh/m²/day | 4.48 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #42 | #56 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.