Moving to Oklahoma from Israel

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Israel to Oklahoma — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Israel to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 24.5% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪230,000 salary in Israel would need to be roughly $55,900 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Is Oklahoma cheaper than Israel?

Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 33.1% less

Groceries

pay 5.3% less

Transportation

pay 45.0% less

Housing

pay 22.2% less

Childcare

pay 5.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 31.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ILS = 0.322 USD (October 2026)

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

What salary do you need in Oklahoma?

What does your salary buy?

₪230,000 → $55,900

To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Israel to Oklahoma, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
3,720 ↓ 2% vs 2022

people moved from Israel to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Israel to Oklahoma.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

IL
22.2%
OK
40.3%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

IL
88.2%
OK
87.4%

Israel performs better than Oklahoma across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.5%
OK
3.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$60,337
OK
$51,007

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Oklahoma leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IL
83.2 yrs
OK
74.1 yrs

Israel performs better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.

Weather in Oklahoma vs Israel

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Oklahoma City
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 55°/33°F (13°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 80°/58°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 90°/69°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 60°/39°F (16°/4°C)
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Month Jerusalem Oklahoma City
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Can you move from Israel to Oklahoma?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Israel?

Yes — Oklahoma is on average about 24% cheaper than Israel. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $13,975 in Oklahoma on a ₪230,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Oklahoma?

Usually fine from major cities in Oklahoma. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Israel?

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

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

The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Oklahoma?

The official language in Oklahoma is English. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL
Population 10,122,800 4,123,288
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 100 911