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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 25.6% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 131% (170.4 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $59,706 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) | Los Angeles | Oklahoma City | Los Angeles vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 90.4 | +25.6% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 93.8 | +13.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 73.9 | +130.7% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 74.1 | +114.1% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 95.5 | +9.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 92.8 | +22.1% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Oklahoma City | $39,804 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Oklahoma City | $79,608 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Oklahoma City | $119,413 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.