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Moving from Oklahoma to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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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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Wyoming

Capital: Cheyenne

Median household income $72,495 · winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days

Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

Wyoming has an overall price level 92.7 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 5.5% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 13% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 1.2% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 0.7% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 1.0% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 53% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 8.1% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 12% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 52% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 28% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 6.4% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 65% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 11% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 867% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Oklahoma?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (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. Wyoming tops out at 0%.

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

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

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