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Moving from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Pennsylvania

Capital: Harrisburg

Median household income $73,170 · winter low 22°F · 179 sunny days

Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax.

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Oklahoma

Capital: Oklahoma City

Median household income $61,364 · winter low 27°F · 235 sunny days

Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

Oklahoma has an overall price level 87.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Pennsylvania
97.6
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 10.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Pennsylvania
85.1
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 26% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.4
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 2.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.6
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Pennsylvania
20.9 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 35% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.5
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 2.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Pennsylvania
$277,600
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 20% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Pennsylvania
$1,064/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 20% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 93°F · Winter low 27°F · 235 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Pennsylvania
85°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 9.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Pennsylvania
22°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 23% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Pennsylvania
50°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 20% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Pennsylvania
179
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 31% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Pennsylvania
44 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 14% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Pennsylvania
40
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 18% higher AQI
Snow / year
Pennsylvania
43 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 86% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Pennsylvania?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.8 for Pennsylvania — 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?

Pennsylvania tops out at 3.07% income tax. Oklahoma tops out at 4.5%.

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

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

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