Moving to Oklahoma from Connecticut

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Connecticut to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Connecticut to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 14.3% cheaper than Connecticut. A $75,000 salary in Connecticut would need to be roughly $54,178 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oklahoma City averages 71°F vs 61°F in Bridgeport, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Connecticut and Oklahoma.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 $54,178

To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 18.3% less

Groceries

pay 22.9% less

Transportation

pay 1.9% less

Housing

pay 22.4% less

Childcare

pay 10.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 25.7% less

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Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Oklahoma compared to Connecticut.

Is it safe?

Violent crime rateFBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

CT
147
OK
407
Property crime rateFBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

CT
1528
OK
2112

Connecticut performs better than Oklahoma across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Uninsured rateUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of people without health insurance

CT
5.1%
OK
12.7%
Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

CT
31.3%
OK
40.3%

Connecticut performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about housing?

Median home valueUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical price of a home

CT
$343,200
OK
$185,900
Median rentUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical monthly gross rent

CT
$1,431
OK
$980

Oklahoma generally does better on what about housing?, though Connecticut leads in homeownership rate.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

CT
91.3%
OK
87.4%
Average commuteUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

minutes each way to work

CT
27 min
OK
22 min

Connecticut generally does better on infrastructure, though Oklahoma leads in average commute.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CT
4.1%
OK
3.8%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CT
$77,582
OK
$51,007

Connecticut generally does better on employment & economy, though Oklahoma leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2020

average years of life at birth

CT
78.4 yrs
OK
74.1 yrs
Bachelor's degree or higherUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of adults with a 4-year college degree

CT
29%
OK
18%

Connecticut performs better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

BridgeportRain: 47.7 in/yr (1212 mm)
61°/42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Oklahoma CityRain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71°/50°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsBridgeportOklahoma City
Jan–Mar42°/23°F (6°/-5°C)55°/33°F (13°/0°C)
Apr–Jun68°/49°F (20°/10°C)80°/58°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep80°/62°F (26°/16°C)90°/69°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec53°/34°F (12°/1°C)60°/39°F (16°/4°C)
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MonthBridgeportOklahoma City
Jan38°/20°F (3.1°/-6.9°C)49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C)
Feb41°/21°F (4.9°/-6.0°C)53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C)
Mar47°/29°F (8.6°/-1.7°C)62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C)
Apr59°/40°F (15.1°/4.2°C)71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C)
May68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C)
Jun78°/59°F (25.7°/15.1°C)88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C)
Jul83°/65°F (28.1°/18.3°C)93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C)
Aug82°/64°F (27.6°/17.7°C)92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C)
Sep75°/56°F (23.7°/13.1°C)84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C)
Oct63°/44°F (17.4°/6.5°C)72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C)
Nov54°/34°F (12.1°/1.3°C)60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C)
Dec43°/24°F (6.1°/-4.2°C)49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Connecticut?

On average Oklahoma is about 28% less expensive than Connecticut, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?

Budget about $13,544 for 3 months in Oklahoma (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.

Is Oklahoma safe?

Connecticut performs better than Oklahoma across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Connecticut?

Connecticut performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Connecticut?

The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 61°F in Bridgeport. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Bridgeport gets 47.7 in.

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