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Moving from Oklahoma to Oregon

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

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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

Oregon

Capital: Salem

Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days

Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

Oregon has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Oregon
103.4
Oregon has 18% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Oregon
108.6
Oregon has 73% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Oregon
100.8
Oregon has 4.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Oregon
100.5
Oregon has 2.4% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oregon
14.9 ¢/kWh
Oregon has 9.8% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Oregon
100.7
Oregon has 3.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oregon
$497,500
Oregon is 124% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oregon
$1,377/mo
Oregon is 62% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 80°F · Winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Oregon
80°F
Oregon is 14% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Oregon
36°F
Oregon is 33% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Oregon
50°F
Oregon is 16% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Oregon
144
Oregon has 39% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Oregon
37 in
Oregon is 2.7% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Oregon
28
Oregon has 40% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Oregon
22 in
Oregon is 267% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Oklahoma?

Oregon's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (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. Oregon tops out at 9.9%.

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

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

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