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Moving from Wyoming to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Wyoming

Capital: Cheyenne

Median household income $72,495 · winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days

Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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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
Wyoming
92.7
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 5.2% lower overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 12% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 1.2% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 0.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 1.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 35% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 8.8% more expensive 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
Wyoming
82°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 13% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 108% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 38% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 6.8% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 182% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 12% higher AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 90% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Wyoming?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.4 for Wyoming — 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?

Wyoming 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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