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Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 19.8% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 101% (148.4 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $62,629 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Boston | Oklahoma City | Boston vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 90.4 | +19.8% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 93.8 | +6.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 73.9 | +100.9% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 74.1 | +100.9% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 95.5 | +8.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 92.8 | +16.0% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Oklahoma City | $41,753 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Oklahoma City | $83,505 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Oklahoma City | $125,258 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.