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Moving from Minnesota to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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
Minnesota
98.6
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 11% lower overall price level
Housing index
Minnesota
91.3
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 31% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 2.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.8
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.6% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 10% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 2.2% lower transportation
Median home value
Minnesota
$344,600
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 36% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 25% 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
Minnesota
82°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 13% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Minnesota
4°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 575% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Minnesota
42°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 41% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Minnesota
195
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 21% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Minnesota
29 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 28% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Minnesota
39
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 21% higher AQI
Snow / year
Minnesota
46 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 87% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Minnesota?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 97.3 for Minnesota — 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?

Minnesota tops out at 9.85% 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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