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Moving from Oklahoma to Louisiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros.

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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

Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros.

Louisiana has an overall price level 88.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Louisiana
88.2
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Louisiana
63.1
Louisiana has 0.5% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Louisiana
97.1
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Louisiana
98.2
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Louisiana
14.2 ¢/kWh
Louisiana has 4.4% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Louisiana
97.6
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Louisiana
$223,200
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Louisiana
$932/mo
Louisiana is 9.4% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Louisiana
92°F
Louisiana is 1.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Louisiana
41°F
Louisiana is 52% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Louisiana
67°F
Louisiana is 12% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Louisiana
216
Louisiana has 8.1% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Louisiana
60 in
Louisiana is 59% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Louisiana
76
Louisiana has 62% higher AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Louisiana
0 in
Louisiana is 100% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana than Oklahoma?

Louisiana's overall price level is roughly 90.6 (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. Louisiana tops out at 3%.

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

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

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