Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 22.9% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 105% (151.3 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $61,013 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) | Seattle | Oklahoma City | Seattle vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 90.4 | +22.9% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 93.8 | +10.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 73.9 | +104.8% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 74.1 | +25.3% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 95.5 | +11.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 92.8 | +17.5% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Oklahoma City | $40,676 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Oklahoma City | $81,351 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Oklahoma City | $122,027 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.