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Moving from Tennessee to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Tennessee

Capital: Nashville

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days

Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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Moving to

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
Tennessee
91.9
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 4.4% lower overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 21% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 1.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 0.6% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 10% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 0.8% lower transportation
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 33% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 28% 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
Tennessee
89°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 4.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 10% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 3.5% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 14% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 30% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Tennessee
50
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 6.0% lower AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 20% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Tennessee?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 91.9 for Tennessee — 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?

Tennessee tops out at 0% 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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