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Moving from Oklahoma to Florida

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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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

Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

Florida has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Florida
103.4
Florida has 18% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Florida
122.1
Florida has 95% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Florida
100.9
Florida has 4.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Florida
100.5
Florida has 2.4% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Florida has 9.6% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Florida
100.7
Florida has 3.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Florida
$396,900
Florida is 79% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Florida
$1,589/mo
Florida is 87% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 91°F · Winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Florida
91°F
Florida is 2.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Florida
53°F
Florida is 96% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Florida
72°F
Florida is 21% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Florida
237
Florida has 0.9% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Florida
55 in
Florida is 46% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Florida
43
Florida has 8.5% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Florida
0 in
Florida is 100% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Florida than Oklahoma?

Florida's overall price level is roughly 99.6 (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. Florida tops out at 0%.

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

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

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