Oklahoma
Moderate tax burden · COL index 87
Wins 7 categories
Texas
Moderate tax burden · COL index 97
Wins 8 categories
Texas has no state income tax. Oklahoma's top rate is 4.75%. Cost of living in Texas (index 97) runs 11% higher than Oklahoma (index 87). Property taxes are meaningfully different: Texas averages 1.6% annually vs Oklahoma's 0.85%. The median home in Texas costs $340K vs $215K in Oklahoma.
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Why are people moving from Texas to Oklahoma?
While it is famous for its cowboy culture, delicious Tex-Mex food, and southern hospitality, Texas isn't the place for everyone. Indeed, with its high property tax, humid weather, and city congestion, many Texans are making the move north to Oklahoma.
What are the drawbacks of living in Oklahoma?
Is it cheaper to own a house in Oklahoma or Texas?
The average listing price for a home in Dallas, TX is $465,969, which is 39.7% higher than Oklahoma City, OK. The average cost of groceries in Dallas, TX is 4.2% higher than Oklahoma City, OK. The average cost of utilities in Dallas, TX is 15.5% higher than Oklahoma City, OK.
Are taxes cheaper in Texas or Oklahoma?
When you compare the overall tax burden of the two states, however, Oklahoma comes out on top: It's total tax burden is 7.7 percent, while Texas' is 8.22 percent. That means that you will pay fewer taxes overall in Oklahoma.