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Moving from Oklahoma to Utah

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes.

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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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Utah

Capital: Salt Lake City

Median household income $89,168 · winter low 22°F · 222 sunny days

Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes.

Utah has an overall price level 98.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Utah
98.9
Utah has 13% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Utah
107.8
Utah has 72% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Utah
99.7
Utah has 2.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Utah
99.8
Utah has 1.7% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Utah
13.2 ¢/kWh
Utah has 2.9% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Utah
99.8
Utah has 2.3% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Utah
$545,200
Utah is 145% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Utah
$1,343/mo
Utah is 58% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 93°F · Winter low 22°F · 222 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Utah
93°F
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Utah
22°F
Utah is 19% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Utah
49°F
Utah is 18% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Utah
222
Utah has 5.5% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Utah
14 in
Utah is 62% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Utah
46
Utah has 2.1% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Utah
52 in
Utah is 767% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Utah than Oklahoma?

Utah's overall price level is roughly 96.9 (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. Utah tops out at 4.5%.

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

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

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