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Moving from Oklahoma to District of Columbia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban living.

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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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District of Columbia

Capital: Washington

Median household income $101,722 · winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days

Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban living.

District of Columbia has an overall price level 109.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
District of Columbia
109.9
District of Columbia has 25% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
District of Columbia
155.0
District of Columbia has 147% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
District of Columbia
102.5
District of Columbia has 5.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
District of Columbia
101.5
District of Columbia has 3.4% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
District of Columbia
25 ¢/kWh
District of Columbia has 84% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
District of Columbia
102.0
District of Columbia has 4.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
District of Columbia
$733,400
District of Columbia is 230% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
District of Columbia
$1,922/mo
District of Columbia is 126% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
District of Columbia
88°F
District of Columbia is 5.4% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
District of Columbia
28°F
District of Columbia is 3.7% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
District of Columbia
57°F
District of Columbia is 4.2% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
District of Columbia
197
District of Columbia has 16% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
District of Columbia
45 in
District of Columbia is 19% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
District of Columbia
47
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
District of Columbia
11 in
District of Columbia is 83% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in District of Columbia than Oklahoma?

District of Columbia's overall price level is roughly 117.4 (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. District of Columbia tops out at 10.75%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in District of Columbia?

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

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