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Moving from Colorado to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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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
Colorado
103.1
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 15% lower overall price level
Housing index
Colorado
127.4
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 51% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Colorado
100.8
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 3.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Colorado
100.5
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 2.3% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 19% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Colorado
100.6
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 3.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Colorado
$574,600
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 61% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 48% 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
Colorado
86°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 8.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Colorado
18°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 50% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Colorado
46°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 30% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Colorado
245
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 4.1% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Colorado
17 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 126% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Colorado
74
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 36% lower AQI
Snow / year
Colorado
69 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 91% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Colorado?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 103 for Colorado — 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?

Colorado tops out at 4.4% 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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