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Moving from Wisconsin to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal winters. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Wisconsin

Capital: Madison

Median household income $72,458 · winter low 9°F · 188 sunny days

Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal winters.

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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
Wisconsin
94.1
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 6.6% lower overall price level
Housing index
Wisconsin
79.3
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 21% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wisconsin
98.5
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 1.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wisconsin
99.1
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 0.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Wisconsin
18.8 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 28% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wisconsin
98.8
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 1.3% lower transportation
Median home value
Wisconsin
$294,700
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 25% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wisconsin
$982/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 13% 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
Wisconsin
81°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 15% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wisconsin
9°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 200% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wisconsin
44°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 35% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wisconsin
188
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 25% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wisconsin
33 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 13% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wisconsin
40
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 18% higher AQI
Snow / year
Wisconsin
50 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 88% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Wisconsin?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 93.5 for Wisconsin — 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?

Wisconsin tops out at 7.65% 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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