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Moving from Oklahoma to Delaware

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital.

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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

Delaware

Capital: Dover

Median household income $79,325 · winter low 26°F · 205 sunny days

No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital.

Delaware has an overall price level 99.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Delaware
99.8
Delaware has 14% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Delaware
102.0
Delaware has 63% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Delaware
100.0
Delaware has 3.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Delaware
100.0
Delaware has 1.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Delaware
17.6 ¢/kWh
Delaware has 30% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Delaware
100.0
Delaware has 2.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Delaware
$371,600
Delaware is 67% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Delaware
$1,153/mo
Delaware is 35% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 86°F · Winter low 26°F · 205 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Delaware
86°F
Delaware is 7.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Delaware
26°F
Delaware is 3.7% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Delaware
56°F
Delaware is 7.0% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Delaware
205
Delaware has 13% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Delaware
46 in
Delaware is 22% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Delaware
42
Delaware has 11% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Delaware
13 in
Delaware is 117% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Delaware than Oklahoma?

Delaware's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (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. Delaware tops out at 6.6%.

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

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

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