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Moving from Idaho to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Idaho

Capital: Boise

Median household income $70,214 · winter low 22°F · 199 sunny days

Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative.

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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
Idaho
95.5
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 8.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Idaho
90.0
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 30% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Idaho
96.3
Oklahoma
93.8
Oklahoma has 2.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Idaho
99.3
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.2% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Idaho
12.7 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.3 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 4.8% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Idaho
99.1
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 1.5% lower transportation
Median home value
Idaho
$446,400
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 50% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Idaho
$1,384/mo
Oklahoma
$1,044/mo
Oklahoma is 25% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 93°F · Winter low 27°F · 235 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Idaho
87°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 6.9% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Idaho
22°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 23% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Idaho
46°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 31% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Idaho
199
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 18% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Idaho
17 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 116% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Idaho
24
Oklahoma
42
Oklahoma has 75% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Idaho
12
Oklahoma
10
Oklahoma has 17% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Idaho
51 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 88% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Idaho?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 92.8 for Idaho, 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?

Idaho tops out at 5.3% 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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