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Moving from District of Columbia to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban living. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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District of Columbia

Capital: Washington

Median household income $101,722 · winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days

Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban 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
District of Columbia
109.9
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 20% lower overall price level
Housing index
District of Columbia
155.0
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 60% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
District of Columbia
102.5
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 5.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
District of Columbia
101.5
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 3.3% lower utilities
Electricity rate
District of Columbia
25 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 46% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
District of Columbia
102.0
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 4.3% lower transportation
Median home value
District of Columbia
$733,400
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 70% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
District of Columbia
$1,922/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 56% 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
District of Columbia
88°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 5.7% more summer highs
Avg winter low
District of Columbia
28°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 3.6% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
District of Columbia
57°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 4.4% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
District of Columbia
197
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 19% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
District of Columbia
45 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 16% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
District of Columbia
47
Oklahoma
47
Snow / year
District of Columbia
11 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 45% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than District of Columbia?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 117.4 for District of Columbia — 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?

District of Columbia tops out at 10.75% 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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