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Moving from Utah to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Utah

Capital: Salt Lake City

Median household income $89,168 · winter low 22°F · 222 sunny days

Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes.

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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
Utah
98.9
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 11% lower overall price level
Housing index
Utah
107.8
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 42% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Utah
99.7
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 2.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Utah
13.2 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 3.0% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 2.2% lower transportation
Median home value
Utah
$545,200
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 59% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Utah
$1,343/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 37% 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
Utah
93°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Avg winter low
Utah
22°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 23% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Utah
49°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 22% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Utah
222
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 5.9% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Utah
14 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 162% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Utah
46
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 2.2% higher AQI
Snow / year
Utah
52 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 88% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Utah?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.9 for Utah — 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?

Utah tops out at 4.5% 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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