Moving to Oklahoma from Louisiana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Louisiana to Oklahoma — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Louisiana to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 12.0% more expensive than Louisiana. A $75,000 salary in Louisiana would need to be roughly $73,171 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Louisiana to Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $73,171
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 0.6% less
Groceries
pay 3.8% less
Transportation
pay 18.1% more
Housing
pay 0.6% more
Childcare
pay 54.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.4% less
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Louisiana to Oklahoma.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Louisiana across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Oklahoma generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Louisiana leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Oklahoma generally does better on what about housing?, though Louisiana leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Louisiana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Oklahoma generally does better on employment & economy, though Louisiana leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Louisiana generally does better on family life, though Oklahoma leads in life expectancy.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Baton Rouge | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Baton Rouge | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Louisiana?
Costs in Oklahoma and Louisiana are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,293 in Oklahoma on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Oklahoma safe?
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Louisiana across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Louisiana?
Oklahoma generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Louisiana leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Louisiana?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.
