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Moving from Oklahoma to Montana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small towns.

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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

Montana

Capital: Helena

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 14°F · 205 sunny days

Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small towns.

Montana has an overall price level 94.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Montana
94.6
Montana has 7.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Montana
84.6
Montana has 35% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Montana
98.7
Montana has 1.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Montana
99.2
Montana has 1.0% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Montana
13.5 ¢/kWh
Montana has 0.6% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Montana
98.9
Montana has 1.4% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Montana
$425,400
Montana is 92% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Montana
$933/mo
Montana is 9.5% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 83°F · Winter low 14°F · 205 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Montana
83°F
Montana is 11% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Montana
14°F
Montana is 48% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Montana
44°F
Montana is 27% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Montana
205
Montana has 13% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Montana
15 in
Montana is 59% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Montana
42
Montana has 11% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Montana
51 in
Montana is 750% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Montana than Oklahoma?

Montana's overall price level is roughly 95 (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. Montana tops out at 5.65%.

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

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

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