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Moving from Oklahoma to Idaho

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative.

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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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Idaho

Capital: Boise

Median household income $70,214 · winter low 22°F · 199 sunny days

Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative.

Idaho has an overall price level 95.5 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Idaho
95.5
Idaho has 8.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Idaho
90.0
Idaho has 43% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Oklahoma
93.8
Idaho
96.3
Idaho has 2.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Idaho
99.3
Idaho has 1.2% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.3 ¢/kWh
Idaho
12.7 ¢/kWh
Idaho has 4.6% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Idaho
99.1
Idaho has 1.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Idaho
$446,400
Idaho is 101% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$1,044/mo
Idaho
$1,384/mo
Idaho is 33% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 22°F · 199 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Idaho
87°F
Idaho is 6.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Idaho
22°F
Idaho is 19% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Idaho
46°F
Idaho is 24% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Idaho
199
Idaho has 15% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Idaho
17 in
Idaho is 54% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
42
Idaho
24
Idaho has 43% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Oklahoma
10
Idaho
12
Idaho has 20% higher felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Idaho
51 in
Idaho is 750% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Idaho than Oklahoma?

Idaho's overall price level is roughly 92.8 (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. Idaho tops out at 5.3%.

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

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

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