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Moving from Connecticut to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Wealthy NYC commuter belt, top schools, high taxes. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Connecticut

Capital: Hartford

Median household income $90,213 · winter low 19°F · 194 sunny days

Wealthy NYC commuter belt, top schools, high taxes.

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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
Connecticut
103.6
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 15% lower overall price level
Housing index
Connecticut
117.0
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 46% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Connecticut
100.9
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 3.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Connecticut
100.5
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 2.4% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Connecticut
30.5 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 55% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Connecticut
100.7
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 3.1% lower transportation
Median home value
Connecticut
$396,900
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 44% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Connecticut
$1,275/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 33% 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
Connecticut
84°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 11% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Connecticut
19°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 42% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Connecticut
50°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 21% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Connecticut
194
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 21% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Connecticut
50 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 25% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Connecticut
25
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 88% higher AQI
Snow / year
Connecticut
39 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 85% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Connecticut?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 108.4 for Connecticut — 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?

Connecticut tops out at 6.99% 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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