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Moving from Vermont to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Vermont

Capital: Montpelier

Median household income $74,014 · winter low 9°F · 152 sunny days

Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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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
Vermont
98.0
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 10% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 27% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 2.5% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 44% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 2.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 37% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 22% 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
Vermont
80°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 16% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 200% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 38% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 55% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 16% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 12% higher AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 93% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Vermont?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.3 for Vermont — 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?

Vermont tops out at 8.75% 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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