Head to Head
Tulsa, OK vs Oklahoma City, OK
Tulsa leads with a Fun Score of 46, ahead by 19 points. Across 23 individual factors, Tulsa wins 15 and Oklahoma City wins 6, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Tulsa
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Oklahoma City
- 6 of 23
| Factor | Tulsa, OK | Oklahoma City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 57 Best | 30 |
| Drinks | 69 Best | 36 |
| Coffee | 44 Best | 18 |
| Live Music | 17 Best | 16 |
| Star Power | 60 | 62 Best |
| Outdoors | 54 Best | 49 |
| Culture | 35 Best | 27 |
| Events | 20 | 39 Best |
| Sports | 82 Best | 41 |
| Unique Hangouts | 76 Best | 54 |
| City Vibe | 83 Best | 42 |
| Climate | 36 | 38 Best |
| Transit Quality | 14 Best | 7 |
| Walkability | 47 Best | 19 |
| Higher Education | 62 Best | 40 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 35 Best | 23 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 74 | 60 Best |
| Traffic | 17 Best | 41 |
| Air Quality | 45 Best | 64 |
| Disaster Risk | 56 | 56 |
| Weather Extremes | 88 | 86 Best |
| Economic Strain | 70 | 35 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →