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Moving from Mississippi to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Mississippi

Capital: Jackson

Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days

Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

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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
Mississippi
87.0
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 1.0% higher overall price level
Housing index
Mississippi
56.5
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 11% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Mississippi
96.7
Oklahoma
97.0
Utilities index (modeled)
Mississippi
98.0
Oklahoma
98.2
Electricity rate
Mississippi
16.3 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 17% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Mississippi
97.4
Oklahoma
97.6
Median home value
Mississippi
$186,500
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 19% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Mississippi
$829/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 2.8% more expensive 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
Mississippi
92°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 1.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Mississippi
36°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 25% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Mississippi
64°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 5.8% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Mississippi
213
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 10% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Mississippi
58 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 35% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Mississippi
42
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 12% higher AQI
Snow / year
Mississippi
1 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 500% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Mississippi?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 86.4 for Mississippi — 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?

Mississippi tops out at 4% 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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