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Moving from North Dakota to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy boom, lowest unemployment, harshest winters. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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North Dakota

Capital: Bismarck

Median household income $73,959 · winter low 0°F · 211 sunny days

Energy boom, lowest unemployment, harshest winters.

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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
North Dakota
89.0
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 1.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
North Dakota
71.4
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 12% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
North Dakota
97.2
Oklahoma
97.0
Utilities index (modeled)
North Dakota
98.3
Oklahoma
98.2
Electricity rate
North Dakota
12 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 13% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
North Dakota
97.8
Oklahoma
97.6
Median home value
North Dakota
$266,100
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 17% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
North Dakota
$833/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 2.3% 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
North Dakota
84°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 11% more summer highs
Avg winter low
North Dakota
0°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Avg annual temperature
North Dakota
41°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 44% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
North Dakota
211
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 11% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
North Dakota
18 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 105% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
North Dakota
42
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 12% higher AQI
Snow / year
North Dakota
39 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 85% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than North Dakota?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 92.4 for North Dakota — 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?

North Dakota tops out at 2.5% 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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