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Moving from Virginia to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. DC suburbs, Norfolk shipyards, Blue Ridge. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Virginia

Capital: Richmond

Median household income $87,249 · winter low 28°F · 208 sunny days

DC suburbs, Norfolk shipyards, Blue Ridge.

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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
Virginia
101.1
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 13% lower overall price level
Housing index
Virginia
106.8
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 41% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Virginia
100.3
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 3.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Virginia
100.2
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 2.0% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Virginia
17.1 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 20% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Virginia
100.2
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 2.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Virginia
$403,500
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 45% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Virginia
$1,520/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 44% 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
Virginia
87°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 6.9% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Virginia
28°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 3.6% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Virginia
56°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 7.4% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Virginia
208
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 13% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Virginia
44 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 15% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Virginia
41
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 15% higher AQI
Snow / year
Virginia
15 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 60% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Virginia?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.4 for Virginia — 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?

Virginia tops out at 5.75% 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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