Quick answer
Overall prices in the Oklahoma City, OK metro were 90.4 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Oklahoma City is 7.6% less expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 25% (73.9 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in Oklahoma City buys about what $81,180 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Oklahoma City | Richmond | Oklahoma City vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 90.4 | 97.9 | -7.6% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.8 | -3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 73.9 | 99.1 | -25.5% |
| Utilities | 74.1 | 89.2 | -17.0% |
| Other services | 95.5 | 98.6 | -3.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.8 | 98.1 | -5.4% |
| $50,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Richmond | $54,120 | ||
| $100,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Richmond | $108,240 | ||
| $150,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Richmond | $162,361 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.