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Moving from Texas to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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
Texas
97.1
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 9.5% lower overall price level
Housing index
Texas
96.5
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 35% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Texas
99.3
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 2.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.4% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 17% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 1.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 29% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,307/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 35% 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
Texas
96°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 3.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 29% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
232°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 74% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
28
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 739% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
57 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 34% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Texas
3
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 1467% higher AQI
Snow / year
6 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Texas?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.3 for Texas — 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?

Texas 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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