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Broken Arrow

Oklahoma · Tulsa Metro
Strong DanceWarmBudget Cost
79
/ 100 match score

Broken Arrow is the premier suburb of Tulsa — very safe, excellent schools, and extremely affordable. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in Oklahoma.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
20/20
Family Safety
20/20
State Tax Burden
6/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
5/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
4.8%
$17,100/yr
Est. after-tax income
$250,075
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$63,000
$48,000–$78,000 range
Annual surplus
+$187,075
King: 4.0×
Rent: 3BR family home
$1,200–$2,000/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$300,000
Dance Training
Tulsa Ballet — one of the top 10 regional ballet companies in the US — accessible 15 min west in Tulsa. Tulsa Performing Arts Center hosts professional Broadway touring. Outstanding regional ballet access for the price.
Healthcare
St. Francis Health System (Broken Arrow) and Hillcrest Medical Center accessible. Warren Clinic network throughout the area.
Career & Remote Work
OK income tax 4.75%. Tulsa is the energy capital of Oklahoma with ONEOK, WPX Energy, Williams Companies. Also growing aerospace and manufacturing (NORDAM Group). Good for remote workers.
Musical Theater
Strong
Broken Arrow Public Schools have one of the most competitive performing arts programs in Oklahoma — BA High School's show choir and theater programs are consistently among the top in the state and compete nationally. This school culture drives private instruction quality upward for the entire community. Tulsa competition circuit is active. Multiple private MT studios in the Tulsa southeast suburbs. Among the better public school MT environments on this list.
Safety
Violent crime rate:80 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Tulsa Ballet (top 10 US company) accessible
  • +Tulsa PAC Broadway touring
  • +Second-cheapest housing on this list
  • +Very safe community
  • +Top Broken Arrow Public Schools
Cons
  • −Oklahoma income tax 4.75%
  • −Tornado risk
  • −Hot summers with humidity
  • −Limited tech job market
  • −Less diverse culturally
Quick Stats
School rating
8/10
Healthcare rating
7/10
Tech job market
fair
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.