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Measure TulsaOklahoma, United States Remove Tulsa Springfield (MO)Missouri, United States Remove Springfield (MO)
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.1 5.6
Connector Score 7.1 5.4
Safety 2.9 2.2
Affordability 7.6 7.7
Transportation 8.5 8.5
Car-free friendliness 6.5 6.5
Walkability 8.2 8.0
Things to do 6.2 5.8
Food & dining 4.9 4.9
Places to stay 6.4 5.9
Nature & outdoors 3.5 2.0
Scenic value 4.8 3.0
Family friendliness 6.1 5.9
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.1 4.8
Nightlife 3.6 3.7
Remote-work friendliness 6.3 6.0
Road-trip convenience 6.5 5.8
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.5 8.0
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $109 $98
Mid-range $168 $150
Luxury $307 $248
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 89 88
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,000 $950
Median home price $205,300 $177,700
Population 416K 170K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Airport Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Tulsa — 3 h 53 min details
Character
Best for — —
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Family & kids Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Family & kids
When to go Peak: During Oktoberfest, State Fair and coll… Peak: Summer and holiday weekends

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