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Moving from Alaska to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Alaska

Capital: Juneau

Median household income $86,631 · winter low 8°F · 142 sunny days

Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state.

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Moving to

Oklahoma

Capital: Oklahoma City

Median household income $61,364 · winter low 27°F · 235 sunny days

Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

Oklahoma has an overall price level 87.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Alaska
102.4
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 14% lower overall price level
Housing index
Alaska
93.8
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 33% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Alaska
100.6
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 3.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Alaska
100.4
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 2.2% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Alaska
27.2 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 50% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Alaska
100.5
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 2.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Alaska
$376,500
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 41% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Alaska
$1,048/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 19% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 93°F · Winter low 27°F · 235 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Alaska
65°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 43% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Alaska
8°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 238% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Alaska
33°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 83% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Alaska
142
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 65% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Alaska
42 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 9.9% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Alaska
8
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 488% higher AQI
Snow / year
Alaska
85 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 93% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Alaska?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.2 for Alaska — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Alaska tops out at 0% income tax. Oklahoma tops out at 4.5%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Oklahoma?

Most Oklahoma residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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