Central, LA vs Tulsa, OK
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Tulsa
74
#654 nationally
Tulsa leads in walk score (39 vs 7). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 25.8). Tulsa leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Tulsa, OK |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 411,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $220,759 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $56,648 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+55.8 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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74 Score
Tulsa, OK
Growing Oklahoma city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$220,759
Population
411,894
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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