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Moving from Oklahoma to Kentucky

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

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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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Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

Median household income $60,183 · winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days

Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

Kentucky has an overall price level 90.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Kentucky
90.2
Kentucky has 2.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Kentucky
64.3
Kentucky has 2.5% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Oklahoma
93.8
Kentucky
96.0
Kentucky has 2.3% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Kentucky
98.5
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.3 ¢/kWh
Kentucky
15 ¢/kWh
Kentucky has 13% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Kentucky
98.0
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Kentucky
$226,000
Kentucky is 1.8% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$1,044/mo
Kentucky
$998/mo
Kentucky is 4.4% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Kentucky
87°F
Kentucky is 6.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Kentucky
26°F
Kentucky is 3.7% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Kentucky
56°F
Kentucky is 6.4% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Kentucky
189
Kentucky has 20% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Kentucky
48 in
Kentucky is 28% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
42
Kentucky
82
Kentucky has 95% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Oklahoma
10
Kentucky
1
Kentucky has 90% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Kentucky
9 in
Kentucky is 50% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kentucky than Oklahoma?

Kentucky's overall price level is roughly 87.5 (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. Kentucky tops out at 3.5%.

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

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

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