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Measure TulsaOklahoma, United States Remove Tulsa Kansas City (MO)Missouri, United States Remove Kansas City (MO)
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.1 6.9
Connector Score 7.1 8.7
Safety 2.9 1.6
Affordability 7.6 7.0
Transportation 8.5 10.0
Car-free friendliness 6.5 8.5
Walkability 8.2 8.4
Things to do 6.2 7.7
Food & dining 4.9 8.0
Places to stay 6.4 7.3
Nature & outdoors 3.5 3.5
Scenic value 4.8 4.0
Family friendliness 6.1 3.8
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.1 5.0
Nightlife 3.6 5.3
Remote-work friendliness 6.3 6.9
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0 7.9
Bus-trip convenience 7.5 7.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $109 $139
Mid-range $168 $215
Luxury $307 $383
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 89 95
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,000 $1,160
Median home price $205,300 $309,695
Population 416K 521K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Airport Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Tulsa — 5 h 10 min details
Character
Best for — Car-free travel, Food lovers
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Family & kids Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping
When to go Peak: During Oktoberfest, State Fair and coll… Peak: Chiefs home games and NFL events, Royal…

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