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Moving from Oklahoma to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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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

Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis

Median household income $67,173 · winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days

Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

Indiana has an overall price level 93.3 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 6.2% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 18% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Indiana
98.3
Indiana has 1.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Indiana
99.0
Indiana has 0.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 32% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Indiana
98.7
Indiana has 1.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 9.6% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 9.3% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 85°F · Winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 8.6% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 19% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 13% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Indiana
186
Indiana has 21% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 14% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Indiana
56
Indiana has 19% higher AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 233% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Oklahoma?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (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. Indiana tops out at 2.95%.

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

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

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