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Moving from Washington to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Washington

Capital: Olympia

Median household income $90,325 · winter low 35°F · 152 sunny days

Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side.

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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
Washington
107.0
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 18% lower overall price level
Housing index
Washington
126.0
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 50% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Washington
101.8
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 4.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Washington
101.1
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 2.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Washington
14.4 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 5.8% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Washington
101.4
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 3.8% lower transportation
Median home value
Washington
$602,200
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 63% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Washington
$1,641/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 48% 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
Washington
79°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 18% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Washington
35°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 23% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Washington
50°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 20% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Washington
152
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 55% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Washington
40 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 6.0% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Washington
39
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 21% higher AQI
Snow / year
Washington
29 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 79% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Washington?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.8 for Washington — 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?

Washington 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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