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Moving from Oklahoma to Mississippi
A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.
Oklahoma
Capital: Oklahoma City
Median household income $61,364 · winter low 27°F · 235 sunny days
Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.
Mississippi
Capital: Jackson
Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days
Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.
Mississippi has an overall price level 87.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.
Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level
Summer high 92°F · Winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days/yr.
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Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi than Oklahoma?
Mississippi's overall price level is roughly 86.4 (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. Mississippi tops out at 4%.
How long do I have to register my vehicle in Mississippi?
Most Mississippi residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.