Quick answer
Overall prices in the Oklahoma City, OK metro were 90.4 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Oklahoma City is 10.4% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 40% (73.9 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Oklahoma City buys about what $83,677 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Oklahoma City | Salt Lake City | Oklahoma City vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 90.4 | 100.9 | -10.4% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.4 | -2.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 73.9 | 123.3 | -40.1% |
| Utilities | 74.1 | 79.0 | -6.2% |
| Other services | 95.5 | 99.0 | -3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.8 | 98.5 | -5.7% |
| $50,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Salt Lake City | $55,785 | ||
| $100,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Salt Lake City | $111,570 | ||
| $150,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Salt Lake City | $167,355 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.