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Moving from Louisiana to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Distinct culture, food, music, but high crime metros. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music, but high crime metros.

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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
Louisiana
88.2
Oklahoma
87.8
Housing index
Louisiana
63.1
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 0.5% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Louisiana
93.7
Oklahoma
93.8
Utilities index (modeled)
Louisiana
98.2
Oklahoma
98.2
Electricity rate
Louisiana
14.4 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.3 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 7.8% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Louisiana
97.6
Oklahoma
97.6
Median home value
Louisiana
$223,200
Oklahoma
$222,100
Median monthly rent
Louisiana
$1,064/mo
Oklahoma
$1,044/mo
Oklahoma is 1.9% 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
Louisiana
92°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 1.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Louisiana
41°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 34% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Louisiana
67°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 10% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Louisiana
216
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 8.8% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Louisiana
60 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 37% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Louisiana
59
Oklahoma
42
Oklahoma has 29% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Louisiana
7
Oklahoma
10
Oklahoma has 43% higher felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Louisiana
0 in
Oklahoma
6 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Louisiana?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.6 for Louisiana, 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?

Louisiana tops out at 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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