Hey, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $58,407 in Tulsa. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
9 upvotes
4 Replies
Kyle G.
wish I knew this sooner
36 upvotes
native_chloe55
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Miami about 4 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are affordable, gas is average.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. No regrets on my end..
14 upvotes
Ian Patel
seconding this
4 upvotes
Mackenzie Stewart
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.