Making Tulsa Your Home

Whether you’re buying or renting — plan your move with confidence

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Your Housing Options

Compare options for grant disbursement

When accepted to Tulsa Remote, you have two options for receiving your $10,000 based on whether you decide to rent or buy.

Rent a home or apartment

Renting is an excellent option for those who want to get to know Tulsa without making a long-term commitment.

Grant disbursement:

Monthly

Receive your $10,000 grant through monthly disbursements

Buy a home

If you're ready to plant your roots and buy a home, Tulsa Remote is here to support you.

Grant disbursement Options:

Monthly

Receive your $10,000 grant through monthly disbursements

Lump Sum

Receive your $10,000 in a lump sum with the Homeownership Initiative

Please note:

All disbursements are delivered after a lease has been signed or a qualifying home has been approved, and members have completed their move to Tulsa and attended member orientation. You can read more about the fine print here.

Resources to Help Your Search

Deciding where to live is a big commitment. While we can’t make the decision for you, we’d love to help you on your journey.

Our Equitable Housing Partners program

Once accepted to the program, finalists will have access to the Equitable Housing Partners program, a vetted group of housing professionals who are available to support finalists in their home search. Click here for more information.

Finding Your Neighborhood

There are so many great places to live in Tulsa that making a choice may feel impossible. Fear not: here are some things to consider when finding your home.

What's your budget?

What are the costs beyond your rent and mortgage that you should consider, such as utilities, upkeep, or lifestyle aspects?

What's your vibe?

Do you value walkability, or will you drive? Do you prefer peace and quiet, or a vibrant nightlife scene?

How much space do you need?

Do you need several bedrooms, a walk-in closet, and a yard? Are you content with sharing amenities and outdoor spaces?

What do you want close by?

Are you looking for easy access to outdoor activities, parks and schools, shops and restaurants, or do you want to prioritize room to spread out?

Time to Explore

Tulsa is an ideal place to call home. If you haven’t visited Tulsa yet, here are some resources to help you get to know the city and find the right neighborhood for you.

Neighborhood Scout

Neighborhood Scout provides you an online resource to compare the cost of homes and access other amenities in the area.

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Compare Tulsa to Your Home Town

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RENTING
DENVER, CO

20%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

$817

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $1,475 Denver

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The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
PORTLAND, OR

30%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

$1757

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $2,415 Portland

10x

The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
LOS ANGELES, CA

38%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

$1,791

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $2,449 LA

10x

The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
CHICAGO, IL

26x

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

$841

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $1,500 Chicago

10x

The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
NEW YORK, NY

61%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

$3430

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $4,088 New York

10x

The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
WASHINGTON DC

41%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

$1,453

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $2,111 DC

10x

The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
SEATTLE, WA

38%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc

$1411

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $2,069 Seattle

10x

The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
BOSTON, MA

40%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

$2,011

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $2,669 Boston

10x

The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
SAN DIEGO, CA

39%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.v

$1,590

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $2,248 San Diego

10x

The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
AUSTIN, TX

7%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

$526

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $1,184 Austin

10x

The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

50%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

$2,861

Monthly Rent Savings

2 BR Avg. Rent - $658 Tulsa vs. $3,519 SF

10x

The Welcoming Community

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BUYING
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

50%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

83%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $917K SF

10x

The Welcoming Community

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BUYING
AUSTIN, TX

7%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

47%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $296K Austin

10x

The Welcoming Community

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BUYING
SAN DIEGO, CA

39%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

74%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $610K San Diego

10x

The Welcoming Community

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RENTING
SEATTLE, WA

38%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

68%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $484K Seattle

10x

The Welcoming Community

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BUYING
BOSTON, MA

40%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

64%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $443K Boston

10x

The Welcoming Community

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BUYING
WASHINGTON DC

41%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

60%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $394K DC

10x

The Welcoming Community

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BUYING
NEW YORK, NY

61%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

60%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $390K New York

10x

The Welcoming Community

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BUYING
PORTLAND, OR

30%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

59%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $385K Portland

10x

The Welcoming Community

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BUYING
DENVER, CO

20%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

64%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $442K Denver

10x

The Welcoming Community

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BUYING
CHICAGO, IL

26%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

35%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $242K Chicago

10x

The Welcoming Community

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BUYING
LOS ANGELES, CA

38%

Lower Cost of Living

Food, housing, transport, healthcare, etc.

71%

Lower Real Estate Prices

Median Home Price - $157K Tulsa vs. $546K LA

10x

The Welcoming Community

Come see for yourself.

Get to Know Our Neighborhoods

Check out these videos of some of Tulsa’s most unique and vibrant neighborhoods including Brookside, Cherry Street, South Tulsa, and the International District.

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Tulsa's Unique & Vibrant Neighborhoods

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With rich cultural history, mouth-watering eats and drinks, a vibrant music scene, and beautiful outdoor spaces, Tulsa’s welcoming community has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to buy a home or lease an apartment, click to watch and explore all Tulsa's neighborhoods have to offer.

Making Tulsa Home

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Tulsa Remote members looking to purchase a home in Tulsa have the option to receive their $10,000 in one lump sum through our Homeownership Initiative program. In order to receive the grant money at one time, applicants must purchase a qualifying home and attend member orientation.

Welcome to Brookside

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From starter homes to historic estates, everyone can enjoy Brookside's walkability and vibrant boutiques and restaurants.

Life on Cherry Street

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Tulsa Remote is a unique recruitment initiative aimed at attracting talented individuals to Tulsa. The program brings remote workers and digital nomads to the community by providing $10,000 grants and numerous community-building opportunities. Each grant is distributed over the course of a year to eligible remote workers or entrepreneurs living outside of Oklahoma. Funding is currently provided by George Kaiser Family Foundation. The City of Tulsa, and other community organizations lend their support to ensure program participants are fully immersed and engaged in the community. Since the program's launch, the Oklahoma Remote Quality Jobs Incentive Act was passed through the State Legislature to help other programs and employers attract remote workers to Oklahoma.

South Tulsa: Suburban Paradise

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Welcome to South Tulsa. Just 20 minutes from downtown, this suburban paradise is known for its beautiful amenities.

East Tulsa: The 918's International District

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The perfect place to grab a bowl of pho or delicious carnitas tacos, located just 15 minutes from the heart of the city, East Tulsa is known also known as "The International District."

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