Oklahoma
R+33 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 87
4.75%
Income Tax
449
Violent Crime / 100K
73.6
Life Expectancy
$215K
Median Home
$900
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$1,828/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Well above national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Above national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Bottom tier
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Above national avg (~9%)
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
Bottom 10 nationally
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Below national avg
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Regional airport — connections via hub
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Strong religious community
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
1.6/100K residents — Growing
Craft Distilleries
Live Music
Tulsa music scene (Hanson, Cale Walka heritage); Cain's Ballroom (nationally historic); ACM@UCO
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
Near-total ban with narrow exceptions
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
One of the largest tribal gaming markets in the US (100+ tribal casinos). No commercial casinos. Sports betting stalled legislatively.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
Sex ed required by state
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Oklahoma naturists travel to Texas clubs
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+1.1% job growth · 3.3% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Well below avg (-0.40 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Consumer fireworks legal; fire conditions may trigger bans
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 46°F
Summer Heat
Hot summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Scorpions
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Armadillo Leprosy Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
8.6% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
100% disabled: full property tax exempt
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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What Residents Say
Breakdown of cost of living in Oklahoma - Tulsa
There is no sales tax. Fees for car tags, drivers licenses, fishing licenses, are all cheaper. all property is capped at 3% maximum increase in ......
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How is it living in Oklahoma?
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What is the pros and cons of living in Oklahoma?
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Deciding on Oklahoma vs Texas. Live in DFW
OK is the same way. Lower taxes, same insurance cost and state income tax. Oklahoma is phasing out income tax....
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How much should I make as a SINK to live comfortably in ...
Hi all, like the title suggested - how much should one make as a SINK (single income, no kid) to live a comfortable life in OKC? I don't mean ......
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Retire to Oklahoma? : r/retirement
I will be retiring within the next two years and I'm thinking of moving from California to Oklahoma. Looking for opinions ( good, bad or ugly) of Oklahoma ......
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18 years old, considering moving to Oklahoma City
While yes, Oklahoma taxes groceries, our cost of living is still significantly cheaper than most other places....
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I'm from Oklahoma, and am considering moving to Wisconsin
Housing is a little more expensive here and property tax is quite high. Fairly low cost of living, Town taxes are a lot lower. There are many ......
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Oklahoma is phasing out income tax. Now the new plains ...
You can move here if you'd like but the 2% income tax is not going to make your life better unless you move to the best suburban neighborhood ......
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Okc is going to have one of the highest jumps in cost of living.
From 2010-2020, OKC's cost of living grew +14.7%. That puts OKC at 31st among large metros (Tulsa was 30th at +14.8%). Seems like a lot during a ......
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.