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Moving from Arkansas to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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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
Arkansas
86.9
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 1.0% higher overall price level
Housing index
Arkansas
58.2
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 7.8% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Arkansas
96.7
Oklahoma
97.0
Utilities index (modeled)
Arkansas
98.0
Oklahoma
98.2
Electricity rate
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 0.5% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Arkansas
97.4
Oklahoma
97.6
Median home value
Arkansas
$215,600
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 3.0% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Arkansas
$794/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 7.3% more expensive 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
Arkansas
92°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 1.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Arkansas
30°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 10% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Arkansas
61°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 1.2% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Arkansas
217
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 8.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Arkansas
51 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 27% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Arkansas
42
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 12% higher AQI
Snow / year
Arkansas
3 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 100% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Arkansas?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.1 for Arkansas — 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?

Arkansas tops out at 3.9% 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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