Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Top Reasons to choose Tulsa, Oklahoma

In 2004, Tulsa was selected as one of America's Most Livable Communities by the Partners for Livable Communities in Washington, D.C.

1. Cost of living is 8% below the national average while county per capita income is 11% above the national average. Single family homes average $150,000. Rent for a 1500 sq. ft. single family home averages $700 to $1000 per month. Apartments range from $400 to $700 per month.

2. Tulsa, Oklahoma ranked #6 on the list of "Top 10 cities for Jobs" compiled by Forbes.com. Rankings were based on unemployment rate, job growth, income growth, median household income and cost of living for full year 2006.

3. Climate: temperate all year long. No big snow storms, no summertime humidity.

4. Big city amenities including several colleges and universities, major shopping, opera, ballet, museums etc.
Major League Sports Teams:
Detroit Red Wings (hockey), Detroit Tigers at the new Comerica Park (baseball), Detroit Pistons (basketball), Detroit Lions at the new Ford Field (American football).

5. Lifestyle - Known as "Green Country", the area encompasses thousands of miles of shoreline from Grand Lake to Lake Tenkiller. Activities include outdoor festivals, horseback riding, river rafting, hiking, golfing, camping, major music/entertainment attractions at the BOK Center, an 18,000 seat arena opening in 2008, casinos, sports stadiums, the Tulsa Zoo, The Oklahoma Aquarium etc.

6. Largest metro region with the second shortest commute time in the US: 16 minutes on average.

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