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Moving from Florida to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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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
Florida
103.4
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 15% lower overall price level
Housing index
Florida
122.1
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 49% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Florida
100.9
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 3.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Florida
100.5
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 2.3% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 8.7% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Florida
100.7
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 3.1% lower transportation
Median home value
Florida
$396,900
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 44% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Florida
$1,589/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 46% 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
Florida
91°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 2.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Florida
53°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 49% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Florida
72°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 17% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Florida
237
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 0.8% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Florida
55 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 31% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Florida
43
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 9.3% higher AQI
Snow / year
Florida
0 in
Oklahoma
6 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Florida?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.6 for Florida — 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?

Florida tops out at 0% 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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