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Moving from Oklahoma to Colorado

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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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

Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

Colorado has an overall price level 103.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Colorado
103.1
Colorado has 17% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Colorado
127.4
Colorado has 103% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Colorado
100.8
Colorado has 3.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Colorado
100.5
Colorado has 2.3% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Colorado has 23% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Colorado
100.6
Colorado has 3.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Colorado
$574,600
Colorado is 159% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Colorado is 91% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 86°F · Winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Colorado
86°F
Colorado is 7.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Colorado
18°F
Colorado is 33% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Colorado
46°F
Colorado is 23% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Colorado
245
Colorado has 4.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Colorado
17 in
Colorado is 56% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Colorado
74
Colorado has 57% higher AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Colorado
69 in
Colorado is 1050% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Colorado than Oklahoma?

Colorado's overall price level is roughly 103 (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. Colorado tops out at 4.4%.

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

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

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