Tulsa, Oklahoma
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.27 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.79 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,340, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Tulsa's cost-of-living index of 85 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.27
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,340
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.25
Combo meal
Electricity
12.62¢
per kWh · ~$114/mo
Car Insurance
$190/mo
$2,280/yr
Median Household Income
$67,317
32.7% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.86 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.09 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.15 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.73 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.60 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.84 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.09 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.20 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.74 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.54 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$1.97 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.16 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.83 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.70 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$7.59 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.82 | $4.86 | +27.2% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.85 | $7.09 | +21.2% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.17 | $6.15 | +19.0% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.31 | $1.73 | +32.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.70 | $4.60 | +24.3% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.73 | $10.84 | +40.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.52 | $5.09 | +44.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.56 | $4.20 | +18.0% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.09 | $4.74 | +15.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.04 | $2.54 | +24.5% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.60 | $1.97 | +23.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.95 | $7.16 | +44.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.86 | $4.83 | +25.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.28 | $5.70 | +33.2% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.58 | $7.59 | +36.0% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.25
Casual Dining
$16.39
Monthly Spend
$291.42
+3.25% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.69
$9.18
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $6.43
$9.91
+54.1%Chipotle
2022: $6.88
$10.28
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.10
$4.31
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Average 1BR: $1,099/mo · 2BR: $1,581/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
369k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,222
$64k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$67k
household median
Employment by Sector — Tulsa
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$57k/yr
~$65k/yr
~$79k/yr
~$24k/yr
~$77k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 40143
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,648/wk · $86k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$470/wk · $24k/yr
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