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Moving from Oklahoma to Tennessee

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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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

Tennessee

Capital: Nashville

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days

Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

Tennessee has an overall price level 91.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 4.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 26% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Tennessee
98.0
Tennessee has 1.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Tennessee
98.8
Tennessee has 0.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Tennessee has 11% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Tennessee
98.4
Tennessee has 0.8% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 50% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Tennessee is 38% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 4.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 11% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 3.3% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 12% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 43% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Tennessee
50
Tennessee has 6.4% higher AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Tennessee
5 in
Tennessee is 17% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Oklahoma?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (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. Tennessee tops out at 0%.

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

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

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