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Moving from Oklahoma to Alaska

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state.

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Living now

Oklahoma

Capital: Oklahoma City

Median household income $61,364 · winter low 27°F · 235 sunny days

Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Moving to

Alaska

Capital: Juneau

Median household income $86,631 · winter low 8°F · 142 sunny days

Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state.

Alaska has an overall price level 102.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Alaska
102.4
Alaska has 17% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Alaska
93.8
Alaska has 49% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Alaska
100.6
Alaska has 3.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Alaska
100.4
Alaska has 2.2% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Alaska
27.2 ¢/kWh
Alaska has 100% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Alaska
100.5
Alaska has 3.0% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Alaska
$376,500
Alaska is 70% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Alaska
$1,048/mo
Alaska is 23% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 65°F · Winter low 8°F · 142 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Alaska
65°F
Alaska is 30% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Alaska
8°F
Alaska is 70% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Alaska
33°F
Alaska is 45% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Alaska
142
Alaska has 40% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Alaska
42 in
Alaska is 11% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Alaska
8
Alaska has 83% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Alaska
85 in
Alaska is 1317% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Alaska than Oklahoma?

Alaska's overall price level is roughly 105.2 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.4 for Oklahoma — 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?

Oklahoma tops out at 4.5% income tax. Alaska tops out at 0%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Alaska?

Most Alaska residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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