Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 17.0% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 99% (146.9 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $64,100 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) | Denver | Oklahoma City | Denver vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 90.4 | +17.0% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 93.8 | +7.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 73.9 | +98.8% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 74.1 | +18.6% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 95.5 | +4.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 92.8 | +14.0% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Oklahoma City | $42,733 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Oklahoma City | $85,466 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Oklahoma City | $128,200 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.