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Moving from Nebraska to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Nebraska

Capital: Lincoln

Median household income $71,722 · winter low 14°F · 220 sunny days

Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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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
Nebraska
90.1
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 2.5% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 17% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nebraska
97.5
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 0.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Oklahoma
98.2
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 3.5% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Oklahoma
97.6
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 16% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$999/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 15% 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
Nebraska
88°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 5.7% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 93% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 22% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 6.8% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 48% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nebraska
40
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 18% higher AQI
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 79% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Nebraska?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.3 for Nebraska — 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?

Nebraska tops out at 4.55% 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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