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Moving from Ohio to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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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
Ohio
92.8
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 5.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Ohio
73.0
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 14% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Ohio
98.2
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 1.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Ohio
98.9
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 0.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 28% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Ohio
98.6
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 1.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Ohio
$239,800
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 7.4% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Ohio
$878/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 3.0% 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
Ohio
84°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 11% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Ohio
21°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 29% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Ohio
51°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 17% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Ohio
178
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 32% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Ohio
40 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 5.8% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Ohio
42
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 12% higher AQI
Snow / year
Ohio
25 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 76% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Ohio?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.4 for Ohio — 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?

Ohio tops out at 2.75% 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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