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Moving from Delaware to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Delaware

Capital: Dover

Median household income $79,325 · winter low 26°F · 205 sunny days

No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital.

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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
Delaware
99.8
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 12% lower overall price level
Housing index
Delaware
102.0
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 38% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 3.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Delaware
17.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 23% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 2.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Delaware
$371,600
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 40% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Delaware
$1,153/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 26% 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
Delaware
86°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 8.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Delaware
26°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 3.8% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Delaware
56°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 7.6% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Delaware
205
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 15% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Delaware
46 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 18% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Delaware
42
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 12% higher AQI
Snow / year
Delaware
13 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 54% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Delaware?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.5 for Delaware — 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?

Delaware tops out at 6.6% 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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