Quick answer
Overall prices in the Columbus, OH metro were 95.5 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Columbus is 5.6% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 19% (87.9 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Columbus buys about what $71,024 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) | Columbus | Oklahoma City | Columbus vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.5 | 90.4 | +5.6% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 93.8 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.9 | 73.9 | +19.0% |
| Utilities | 95.5 | 74.1 | +29.0% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 95.5 | +3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.6 | 92.8 | +4.0% |
| $50,000 in Columbus equals in Oklahoma City | $47,349 | ||
| $100,000 in Columbus equals in Oklahoma City | $94,699 | ||
| $150,000 in Columbus equals in Oklahoma City | $142,048 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.