Living Cost Compare
South Burlington

Vermont

$1,790/mo est.

vs
Tulsa

Oklahoma

$1,030/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,790 in South Burlington, VT versus $1,030 in Tulsa, OK. Overall, Tulsa, OK is roughly 42% cheaper to live in day-to-day than South Burlington, VT, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $97,229 in South Burlington, VT and $58,407 in Tulsa, OK — about 40% higher in South Burlington, VT. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax; Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.

South Burlington, VT
Tulsa, OK

Rent

Studio
$1,557
$786
+50% in South Burlington, VT
1 Bedroom
$1,533
$847
+45% in South Burlington, VT
2 Bedroom
$1,805
$1,045
+42% in South Burlington, VT
3 Bedroom
$2,356
$1,265
+46% in South Burlington, VT

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$399,600
$189,600
+53% in South Burlington, VT

Income

Median Household Income
$97,229
$58,407
+40% in South Burlington, VT
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$60,020
$46,670
+22% in South Burlington, VT

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
38.8 yr
35.5 yr
+3.3 yr in South Burlington, VT
Homeownership
60.1%
52.0%
+8.1 pp in South Burlington, VT
Bachelor's+ (25+)
65.1%
33.3%
+31.8 pp in South Burlington, VT
Avg Commute
18.9 min
18.7 min
+0.2 min in South Burlington, VT

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
239.4
948.9
+296% in Tulsa, OK
Property Crime
4,446
3,664.6
+18% in South Burlington, VT

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
46.0°F
60.1°F
+14.1°F in Tulsa, OK
Annual Precipitation
36.8 in
43.7 in
+6.9 in in Tulsa, OK

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.94/gal
$3.85/gal
+2% in South Burlington, VT

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
24.4
14.3
+41% in South Burlington, VT
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$26.07
$31.25
+20% in Tulsa, OK

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.31
$4.00
+7% in South Burlington, VT
Bread (lb)
$1.92
$1.75
+9% in South Burlington, VT
Eggs (doz)
$2.19
$2.21
+1% in Tulsa, OK
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.90
$6.45
+6% in South Burlington, VT
Chicken (lb)
$2.19
$1.90
+13% in South Burlington, VT
Bananas (lb)
$0.69
$0.62
+11% in South Burlington, VT

Average prices — Northeast vs South (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (VT / OK)
6%
4.5%
+1.5 pp in VT
Income Tax (top rate)
8.75%
4.50%
+4.3 pp in VT

South Burlington vs Tulsa — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in South Burlington or Tulsa?
Tulsa, OK is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,030 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 42% below South Burlington, VT's $1,790, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in South Burlington than in Tulsa?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $61,000 a year in South Burlington versus $34,000 in Tulsa.
Which has lower taxes, South Burlington or Tulsa?
South Burlington is taxed under Vermont's rules (a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax); Tulsa under Oklahoma's (a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).