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Moving from Georgia to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Georgia

Capital: Atlanta

Median household income $71,355 · winter low 33°F · 218 sunny days

Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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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
Georgia
96.3
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 8.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 29% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 2.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.3% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 9.7% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 1.7% lower transportation
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 35% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 39% 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
Georgia
90°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 3.3% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 18% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 5.4% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 7.8% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 26% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
56
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 16% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 500% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Georgia?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 95.6 for Georgia — 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?

Georgia tops out at 5.19% 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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