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Moving from Oklahoma to Ohio

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big 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

Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

Ohio has an overall price level 92.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Ohio
92.8
Ohio has 5.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Ohio
73.0
Ohio has 16% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Ohio
98.2
Ohio has 1.3% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Ohio
98.9
Ohio has 0.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio has 38% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Ohio
98.6
Ohio has 1.0% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Ohio
$239,800
Ohio is 8.0% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Ohio
$878/mo
Ohio is 3.1% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Ohio
84°F
Ohio is 9.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Ohio
21°F
Ohio is 22% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Ohio
51°F
Ohio is 14% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Ohio
178
Ohio has 24% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Ohio
40 in
Ohio is 6.1% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Ohio
42
Ohio has 11% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Ohio
25 in
Ohio is 317% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Oklahoma?

Ohio's overall price level is roughly 89.4 (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. Ohio tops out at 2.75%.

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

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

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