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Cost & Benefits

Houston vs Oklahoma City

Simple answer

You'd likely save $231 a month in Oklahoma City.

Typical rent is $1,361 in Houston and $1,130 in Oklahoma City. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Houston

Texas

Typical rent
$1,361
Typical pay
$64,813 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,497
Price index
98.6 (metro)

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Typical rent
$1,130
Typical pay
$68,656 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,264
Price index
90.4 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.