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Moving from Oklahoma to Minnesota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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

Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

Minnesota has an overall price level 98.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Minnesota
98.6
Minnesota has 12% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Minnesota
91.3
Minnesota has 45% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 2.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Minnesota
99.8
Minnesota has 1.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Minnesota has 11% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 2.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Minnesota
$344,600
Minnesota is 55% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Minnesota is 33% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Minnesota
82°F
Minnesota is 12% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Minnesota
4°F
Minnesota is 85% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Minnesota
42°F
Minnesota is 29% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Minnesota
195
Minnesota has 17% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Minnesota
29 in
Minnesota is 22% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Minnesota
39
Minnesota has 17% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Minnesota
46 in
Minnesota is 667% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Oklahoma?

Minnesota's overall price level is roughly 97.3 (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. Minnesota tops out at 9.85%.

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

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

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