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Moving from Oklahoma to Hawaii

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Pacific paradise, eye-watering housing, isolated.

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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

Hawaii

Capital: Honolulu

Median household income $94,814 · winter low 65°F · 271 sunny days

Pacific paradise, eye-watering housing, isolated.

Hawaii has an overall price level 110.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Hawaii
110.0
Hawaii has 25% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Hawaii
125.3
Hawaii has 100% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Hawaii
102.5
Hawaii has 5.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Hawaii
101.5
Hawaii has 3.4% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Hawaii
42.2 ¢/kWh
Hawaii has 211% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Hawaii
102.0
Hawaii has 4.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Hawaii
$875,900
Hawaii is 294% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Hawaii
$1,579/mo
Hawaii is 85% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 65°F · 271 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Hawaii
87°F
Hawaii is 6.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Hawaii
65°F
Hawaii is 141% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Hawaii
72°F
Hawaii is 20% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Hawaii
271
Hawaii has 15% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Hawaii
57 in
Hawaii is 51% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Hawaii
17
Hawaii has 64% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Hawaii
0 in
Hawaii is 100% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Hawaii than Oklahoma?

Hawaii's overall price level is roughly 113.2 (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. Hawaii tops out at 11%.

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

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

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