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Moving from Oklahoma to Wisconsin

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal 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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Wisconsin

Capital: Madison

Median household income $72,458 · winter low 9°F · 188 sunny days

Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal winters.

Wisconsin has an overall price level 94.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Wisconsin
94.1
Wisconsin has 7.1% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Wisconsin
79.3
Wisconsin has 26% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Wisconsin
98.5
Wisconsin has 1.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Wisconsin
99.1
Wisconsin has 1.0% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wisconsin
18.8 ¢/kWh
Wisconsin has 39% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Wisconsin
98.8
Wisconsin has 1.3% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Wisconsin
$294,700
Wisconsin is 33% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Wisconsin
$982/mo
Wisconsin is 15% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 81°F · Winter low 9°F · 188 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Wisconsin
81°F
Wisconsin is 13% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Wisconsin
9°F
Wisconsin is 67% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Wisconsin
44°F
Wisconsin is 26% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Wisconsin
188
Wisconsin has 20% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Wisconsin
33 in
Wisconsin is 11% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Wisconsin
40
Wisconsin has 15% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Wisconsin
50 in
Wisconsin is 733% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wisconsin than Oklahoma?

Wisconsin's overall price level is roughly 93.5 (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. Wisconsin tops out at 7.65%.

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

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

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