Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 14.3% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 64% (121.2 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $65,630 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) | Phoenix | Oklahoma City | Phoenix vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 90.4 | +14.3% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 93.8 | +1.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 73.9 | +64.1% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 74.1 | +26.0% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 95.5 | +9.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 92.8 | +13.9% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Oklahoma City | $43,753 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Oklahoma City | $87,506 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Oklahoma City | $131,259 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.