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Moving from Oklahoma to Arizona

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Sun-belt sprawl, growing tech hubs, retirees love it.

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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

Arizona

Capital: Phoenix

Median household income $72,581 · winter low 43°F · 211 sunny days

Sun-belt sprawl, growing tech hubs, retirees love it.

Arizona has an overall price level 100.7 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Arizona
100.7
Arizona has 15% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Arizona
106.8
Arizona has 70% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Oklahoma
93.8
Arizona
95.4
Arizona has 1.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Arizona
100.1
Arizona has 2.0% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.3 ¢/kWh
Arizona
15.5 ¢/kWh
Arizona has 16% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Arizona
100.1
Arizona has 2.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Arizona
$426,000
Arizona is 92% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$1,044/mo
Arizona
$1,672/mo
Arizona is 60% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 105°F · Winter low 43°F · 211 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Arizona
105°F
Arizona is 13% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Arizona
43°F
Arizona is 59% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Arizona
62°F
Arizona is 3.8% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Arizona
211
Arizona has 10% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Arizona
13 in
Arizona is 64% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
42
Arizona
43
Arizona has 2.4% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Oklahoma
10
Arizona
1
Arizona has 90% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Arizona
10 in
Arizona is 67% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Arizona than Oklahoma?

Arizona's overall price level is roughly 100.7 (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. Arizona tops out at 2.5%.

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

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

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