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Moving from Oklahoma to Connecticut

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Wealthy NYC commuter belt, top schools, high taxes.

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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

Connecticut

Capital: Hartford

Median household income $90,213 · winter low 19°F · 194 sunny days

Wealthy NYC commuter belt, top schools, high taxes.

Connecticut has an overall price level 103.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Connecticut
103.6
Connecticut has 18% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Connecticut
117.0
Connecticut has 86% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Connecticut
100.9
Connecticut has 4.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Connecticut
100.5
Connecticut has 2.4% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Connecticut
30.5 ¢/kWh
Connecticut has 125% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Connecticut
100.7
Connecticut has 3.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Connecticut
$396,900
Connecticut is 79% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Connecticut
$1,275/mo
Connecticut is 50% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 19°F · 194 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Connecticut
84°F
Connecticut is 9.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Connecticut
19°F
Connecticut is 30% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Connecticut
50°F
Connecticut is 17% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Connecticut
194
Connecticut has 17% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Connecticut
50 in
Connecticut is 34% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Connecticut
25
Connecticut has 47% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Connecticut
39 in
Connecticut is 550% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut than Oklahoma?

Connecticut's overall price level is roughly 108.4 (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. Connecticut tops out at 6.99%.

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

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

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