Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 9.1% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 41% (104.5 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $68,749 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) | Houston | Oklahoma City | Houston vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 90.4 | +9.1% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 93.8 | +7.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 73.9 | +41.4% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 74.1 | +28.7% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 95.5 | +0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 92.8 | +7.1% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Oklahoma City | $45,832 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Oklahoma City | $91,665 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Oklahoma City | $137,497 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.