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Wichita vs Tulsa
Wichita and Tulsa
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Tulsa are above the US rate in this release, 9.4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Wichita to Tulsa
In 2022-2023, 104 households filed a move from Wichita to Tulsa (about 186 people, average adjusted gross income $57,894). 80 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $857 in Wichita and $967 in Tulsa. Wichita has a state tax on wages. Tulsa has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Tulsa is 90% of the national level for the same work, against 90% in Wichita.
Tulsa averages 227 sunny days, with July highs around 94°F and January nights around 27°F. Wichita is 232 sunny days, 92°F in July, 28°F in January. Commutes average 22 minutes in Tulsa and 20 in Wichita.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 104 households moved Wichita → Tulsa (about 186 people, average AGI $57,894). 80 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Wichita and Tulsa changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 135 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,150
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,100
- Rent a truck
- $400–$800
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Questions
Is Tulsa cheaper than Wichita after tax and rent?
No. Tulsa leaves about $40 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $857 in Wichita and $967 in Tulsa.
Does Tulsa have state income tax?
Tulsa is in Oklahoma, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Wichita to Tulsa?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.