Tulsa Remote: get paid to move to Tulsa
- Who it's for
- Remote workers
- What you commit to
- None stated
- Visit before you move
- Help offered
- How we checked
- Official page
By Sol Lakein, founder of Slower Sundays.Checked October 30, 2026.How we check programs
- Not statedTotal valueCash plus perks
- $329,500Typical home for saleMetro
Who qualifies
- A full-time remote job or self-employment with clients elsewhere
Full-time remote job with an employer outside Oklahoma, lived outside Oklahoma for at least a year, age 18 or older, US work eligible, and move within Tulsa city limits within 12 months of acceptance. Income is verified but no minimum is published.
Perks: 36-month coworking membership, housing search help, health and wellness benefits, community events
Visit before you move: Three-day hosted visit for finalists. Travel reimbursed up to $500, plus up to $500 for one guest. Lodging and meals not covered. Program page, checked November 4, 2026.
Run by: George Kaiser Family Foundation; Oklahoma Remote Quality Jobs Incentive Act
Read the official rules and apply
Amount and status confirmed on the program's own or a government page, 2025 or 2026. Programs change often: confirm the amount and deadline with the program before you plan a move.
Is it worth it?
- Buying a home$27,202 a year less
The typical home in the Tulsa metro costs $329,500, against $742,000 in New York. That's about $27,202 a year less on the mortgage1,2.
- Renting instead$1,187 a month
A 2-bedroom runs $1,187 a month in Tulsa, against $1,997 in New York, utilities included3.
- Program cash$10,000
The program adds $10,000 in cash.
- Same lifestyle, smaller salary$118,885
A $150,000 New York salary buys the same as $118,885 in Tulsa4.
Living in Tulsa
Home values, rent, local jobs, things to do and remote jobs you can bring: our guide to moving to Tulsa.
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Questions people ask
How much does Tulsa Remote pay?
$10,000 cash: $10,000 grant, paid monthly, or as a lump sum after buying a qualifying home in Tulsa. Source: https://www.tulsaremote.com/faq (accessed 2026-10-30; site (C) 2026).
Who can apply to Tulsa Remote?
Full-time remote job with an employer outside Oklahoma, lived outside Oklahoma for at least a year, age 18 or older, US work eligible, and move within Tulsa city limits within 12 months of acceptance. Income is verified but no minimum is published.
Does Tulsa Remote help you visit before you move?
Yes. Three-day hosted visit for finalists. Travel reimbursed up to $500, plus up to $500 for one guest. Lodging and meals not covered. Source: https://www.tulsaremote.com/resources/hosted-visits (checked November 4, 2026).
Is Tulsa Remote still open?
Open when we checked on October 30, 2026. tulsaremote.com FAQ (C) 2026 links a live application portal; Christian Science Monitor 2026-08-10 describes the program as active with 4,200+ participants. Confirm with the program before you plan a move.
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Notes on the numbers
- 1Home prices: the typical home is the median listing price, Realtor.com via FRED, Tulsa metro.
- 2Mortgage: Principal and interest on the median listed home with 20% down, 30-year fixed at 7.32% (Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average, week of October 22, 2026). Excludes taxes, insurance and HOA. Rate source
- 3Rent: Census ACS 2025 1-year, median gross rent for 2-bedroom units (rent plus utilities). Census table
- 4Everyday prices and the matching salary: BEA regional price parities, 2024.
Sources for this page
- Tulsa Remote: https://www.tulsaremote.com/faq, accessed 2026-10-30; site (C) 2026
- MakeMyMove listing
- Home price: Realtor.com via FRED MEDLISPRI46140
- Visit support: https://www.tulsaremote.com/resources/hosted-visits, checked November 4, 2026
- Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average, week of October 22, 2026
- © Realtor.com, Housing Inventory Core Metrics (median listing price and median listing price per square foot), retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis