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Measure TulsaOklahoma, United States Remove Tulsa LawtonOklahoma, United States Remove Lawton
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.1 6.0
Connector Score 7.1 6.4
Safety 2.9 7.0
Affordability 7.6 8.0
Transportation 8.5 5.0
Car-free friendliness 6.5 2.5
Walkability 8.2 4.1
Things to do 6.2 6.0
Food & dining 4.9 4.6
Places to stay 6.4 6.5
Nature & outdoors 3.5 6.0
Scenic value 4.8 6.8
Family friendliness 6.1 4.9
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.1 5.3
Nightlife 3.6 3.9
Remote-work friendliness 6.3 6.0
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.8
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $109 $87
Mid-range $168 $127
Luxury $307 $209
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 89 85
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,000 $850
Population 416K 91K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Airport Drive Airport Camping
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Tulsa — 4 h 7 min details
Character
Best for — History, Budget stays
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Family & kids Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping
When to go Peak: During Oktoberfest, State Fair and coll… —

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