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Moving from Oklahoma to West Virginia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Mountains, low housing costs, ongoing economic transition.

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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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West Virginia

Capital: Charleston

Median household income $55,217 · winter low 25°F · 169 sunny days

Mountains, low housing costs, ongoing economic transition.

West Virginia has an overall price level 89.5 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
West Virginia
89.5
West Virginia has 1.9% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
West Virginia
54.2
West Virginia has 14% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
West Virginia
97.4
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
West Virginia
98.4
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
West Virginia
16.4 ¢/kWh
West Virginia has 21% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
West Virginia
97.9
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
West Virginia
$170,800
West Virginia is 23% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
West Virginia
$643/mo
West Virginia is 25% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 25°F · 169 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
West Virginia
84°F
West Virginia is 9.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
West Virginia
25°F
West Virginia is 7.4% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
West Virginia
52°F
West Virginia is 13% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
West Virginia
169
West Virginia has 28% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
West Virginia
46 in
West Virginia is 21% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Oklahoma
47
West Virginia
42
West Virginia has 11% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
West Virginia
39 in
West Virginia is 550% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in West Virginia than Oklahoma?

West Virginia's overall price level is roughly 88.6 (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. West Virginia tops out at 4.82%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in West Virginia?

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

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