Moving to Oklahoma from Italy
What to Expect
Considering a move from Italy to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Italy to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 31.8% more expensive than Italy overall. A €65,374 salary in Italy would need to be roughly $71,482 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Italy and Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $71,482
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.7% less
Groceries
pay 18.4% more
Transportation
pay 9.9% less
Housing
pay 55.4% more
Childcare
pay 2.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.7% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Italy to Oklahoma.
people moved from Italy to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Italy
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oklahoma compared to Italy.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Italy performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Oklahoma generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Italy performs better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Rome | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Rome | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.
Italy passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Italy
Visa FreeData: 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 Italy?
On average Oklahoma is about 5% less expensive than Italy, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Budget about $17,870 for 3 months in Oklahoma (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Oklahoma?
From major Oklahoma cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Italy and Oklahoma are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Italy?
Italy performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Oklahoma?
The official language in Oklahoma is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
