Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 13.4% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 53% (113.1 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $66,117 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) | Philadelphia | Oklahoma City | Philadelphia vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 90.4 | +13.4% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 93.8 | +3.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 73.9 | +53.1% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 74.1 | +54.4% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 95.5 | +8.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 92.8 | +14.7% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Oklahoma City | $44,078 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Oklahoma City | $88,156 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Oklahoma City | $132,235 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.