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Moving from Hawaii to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Pacific paradise, eye-watering housing, isolated. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Hawaii

Capital: Honolulu

Median household income $94,814 · winter low 65°F · 271 sunny days

Pacific paradise, eye-watering housing, isolated.

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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
Hawaii
110.0
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 20% lower overall price level
Housing index
Hawaii
125.3
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 50% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Hawaii
102.5
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 5.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Hawaii
101.5
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 3.3% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Hawaii
42.2 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 68% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Hawaii
102.0
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 4.3% lower transportation
Median home value
Hawaii
$875,900
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 75% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Hawaii
$1,579/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
Hawaii
87°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 6.9% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Hawaii
65°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 58% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Hawaii
72°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 17% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Hawaii
271
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 13% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Hawaii
57 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 34% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Hawaii
17
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 176% higher AQI
Snow / year
Hawaii
0 in
Oklahoma
6 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Hawaii?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 113.2 for Hawaii — 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?

Hawaii tops out at 11% 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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