City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 236 in Tulsa, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 257, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Tulsa is cheaper. Median rent is $1,052 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Tulsa and Frisco is significant: $59,838 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,052 in Tulsa and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Tulsa makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Frisco is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Tulsa at $1,052 average has pockets that run $852 and others at $1,452: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Tulsa and Frisco are 213 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,052 a month in Tulsa to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $962 a month (91%).
Median household income goes from $59,838 in Tulsa to $150,212 in Frisco, up $90,374 (151%).
The crime index goes from 236 in Tulsa to 43 in Frisco, down 193 points (82%).
The move
Frisco and Tulsa are 213 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,052 a month in Tulsa, down $962 a month (48%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $59,838 in Tulsa, down $90,374 (60%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 236 in Tulsa, up 193 points (449%).
Tulsa, OK
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
48% cheaper
Tulsa rent is 48% cheaper than Frisco
Tulsa
Winner$1,052/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,052 a month in Tulsa versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Tulsa is 48% cheaper. That's roughly $962/month back in your pocket ($11,544/year). Over five years that's $57,720 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Frisco, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Tulsa is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
151% higher
Frisco's median income is 151% higher than Tulsa
Tulsa
$59,838
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $59,838 in Tulsa, so typical pay runs 151% higher in Frisco (about $90,374 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Tulsa can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
82% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 82% lower than Tulsa
Tulsa
236 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 236 in Tulsa (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 82% lower in Frisco. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Frisco is the easier city. Tulsa can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
9% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 9% more comfortable than Tulsa
Tulsa
62°F avg · 69°F highs · comfort 92/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Tulsa averages about 62°F (69°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Tulsa averages around 62°F. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco scores 9% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Tulsa if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Tulsa
Tulsa is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 48% cheaper here at about $1,052 a month. Choose Tulsa if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 151% higher ($150,212), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 68°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 82% lower than Tulsa (43 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Crime and safety tilt toward Frisco: Frisco scores 86/100 versus 34/100 in Tulsa, with typical rent at $2,014 versus $1,052. I would vet the exact ZIP in Tulsa before trading 52 safety points for housing savings.
Tulsa rent at $1,052/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,052 in Tulsa and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco clears the bar on safety in this dataset. Tulsa deserves a serious look only when you already know the Tulsa block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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