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Moving from Montana to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small towns. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Montana

Capital: Helena

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 14°F · 205 sunny days

Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small 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
Montana
94.6
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 7.2% lower overall price level
Housing index
Montana
84.6
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 26% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Montana
98.7
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 1.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Montana
99.2
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.0% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Montana
13.5 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 0.6% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Montana
98.9
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 1.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Montana
$425,400
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 48% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Montana
$933/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 8.7% 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
Montana
83°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 12% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Montana
14°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 93% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Montana
44°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 37% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Montana
205
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 15% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Montana
15 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 147% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Montana
42
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 12% higher AQI
Snow / year
Montana
51 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 88% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Montana?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 95 for Montana — 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?

Montana tops out at 5.65% 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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