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Moving from Arizona to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Sun-belt sprawl, growing tech hubs, retirees love it. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Arizona

Capital: Phoenix

Median household income $72,581 · winter low 43°F · 286 sunny days

Sun-belt sprawl, growing tech hubs, retirees love it.

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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
Arizona
100.7
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 13% lower overall price level
Housing index
Arizona
106.8
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 41% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Arizona
100.2
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 3.2% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Arizona
100.1
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Arizona
15.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 13% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Arizona
100.1
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 2.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Arizona
$426,000
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 48% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Arizona
$1,416/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 40% 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
Arizona
105°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 11% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Arizona
43°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 37% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Arizona
62°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 3.7% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Arizona
286
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 18% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Arizona
13 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 180% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Arizona
48
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 2.1% lower AQI
Snow / year
Arizona
10 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 40% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Arizona?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.7 for Arizona — 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?

Arizona tops out at 2.5% 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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