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Moving from Indiana to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis

Median household income $67,173 · winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days

Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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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
Indiana
93.3
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 5.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Indiana
73.9
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 15% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Indiana
98.3
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 1.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 0.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 24% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Indiana
98.7
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 1.1% lower transportation
Median home value
Indiana
$243,500
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 8.8% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Indiana
$931/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 8.5% 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
Indiana
85°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 9.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Indiana
22°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 23% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Indiana
52°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 15% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Indiana
186
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 26% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
43 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 12% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Indiana
56
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 16% lower AQI
Snow / year
Indiana
20 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 70% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Indiana?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.4 for Indiana — 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?

Indiana tops out at 2.95% 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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