Life in Tulsa
Dare to Compare
Here’s how Tulsa’s Cost of Living compares to other major cities.
House Hunting?
We have some of the best around.
Tulsa is an Urban Green Space Paradise
One thing that’s true about Tulsans – we love our green spaces.
Tulsa has
135 parks covering
roughly 8,652 acres.
Tulsa has seen unparalleled investments in public space for a city of its size. Now there is plenty of space to run, play, climb and slide.
The Guthrie Green was named one of the coolest urban spaces by Thrillist.
Gathering Place is a 66 acre park that is free to enter and open to the public. It was named one of Time Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places.”
Turkey Mountain Is one of Tulsans' favorite hiking, biking and train running spots. The urban wilderness has 5 marked trails, 25 unmarked trails across 300 acres of land.
Experience Tulsa Culture
A welcoming community large enough to support world-class music and theatre, sports venues, and one of the most unique park systems in the country.
Experience
With festivals, races and celebrations happening throughout the year, you’ll struggle to find a weekend with nothing to do. Better binge watch your favorite shows before you get here.
Hang Out
Tulsa’s 30+ entertainment and residential districts offer diverse landscapes and inclusive communities for you to find the perfect place for inspiration.
Taste
Nationally-recognized restaurants meet local Tulsa flair. With incredibly diverse cuisine, you can’t find food this delicious, at prices this affordable, anywhere else.
Dance
From the historic Cain’s Ballroom and Brady Theater, to the award-winning BOK Center and up-and-coming Duet Jazz Club, Tulsa’s music scene continues to be a thriving component of its unique culture.
Brew
With internationally recognized coffee roasters and breweries, there’s always a place to refuel. Grab your laptop and take a break with dozens of choices around town.
See Art
Explore Philbrook and its formal gardens, get lost in one of the world’s largest collections of Native American and Western art at Gilcrease, or stroll through multiple galleries during Tulsa’s free monthly Art Crawl in the Arts District.
Toast
From tiki lounges to speakeasies and hole-in-the-wall neighborhood bars, there’s no shortage of places to grab a drink or celebrate with friends… or make new friends.
Recharge
With hundreds of acres of wilderness areas, urban parks and greenspaces, Tulsa offers countless opportunities to get outside, get some fresh air and explore.
Create
Creatives mold the vibrant culture in Tulsa. With community workshops, art showings, local fabrication spaces and unique shops, the opportunities to express yourself are endless.
