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Moving from Kentucky to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

Median household income $60,183 · winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days

Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

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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
Kentucky
90.2
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 2.6% lower overall price level
Housing index
Kentucky
64.3
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 2.4% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Kentucky
96.0
Oklahoma
93.8
Oklahoma has 2.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Kentucky
98.5
Oklahoma
98.2
Electricity rate
Kentucky
15 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.3 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 11% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Kentucky
98.0
Oklahoma
97.6
Median home value
Kentucky
$226,000
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 1.7% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Kentucky
$998/mo
Oklahoma
$1,044/mo
Oklahoma is 4.6% more expensive 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
Kentucky
87°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 6.9% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Kentucky
26°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 3.8% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Kentucky
56°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 6.8% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Kentucky
189
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 24% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Kentucky
48 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 22% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Kentucky
82
Oklahoma
42
Oklahoma has 49% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Kentucky
1
Oklahoma
10
Oklahoma has 900% higher felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Kentucky
9 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 33% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Kentucky?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.5 for Kentucky, 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?

Kentucky tops out at 3.5% 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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