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Moving from Kansas to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Plains, aviation industry, university towns. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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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
Kansas
90.1
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 2.5% lower overall price level
Housing index
Kansas
71.2
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 12% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Kansas
97.5
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 0.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Kansas
98.5
Oklahoma
98.2
Electricity rate
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 12% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Kansas
98.0
Oklahoma
97.6
Median home value
Kansas
$238,700
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 7.0% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Kansas
$861/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 1.0% 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
Kansas
89°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 4.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Kansas
21°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 29% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Kansas
55°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 9.7% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Kansas
217
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 8.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Kansas
32 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 19% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Kansas
38
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 24% higher AQI
Snow / year
Kansas
16 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 63% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Kansas?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.1 for Kansas — 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?

Kansas tops out at 5.58% 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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