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Moving from Nevada to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Nevada

Capital: Carson City

Median household income $71,646 · winter low 39°F · 252 sunny days

Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

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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
Nevada
100.0
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 12% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 45% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Nevada
96.3
Oklahoma
93.8
Oklahoma has 2.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.3 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.3 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 6.9% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 2.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 51% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,709/mo
Oklahoma
$1,044/mo
Oklahoma is 39% 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
Nevada
102°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 8.8% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 31% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 16% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 6.7% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 308% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Nevada
45
Oklahoma
42
Oklahoma has 6.7% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Nevada
20
Oklahoma
10
Oklahoma has 50% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
6 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Nevada?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.6 for Nevada, 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?

Nevada tops out at 0% 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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