Moving to Oklahoma from Montana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Montana to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Montana to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 5.4% cheaper than Montana. A $75,000 salary in Montana would need to be roughly $65,182 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oklahoma City averages 71°F vs 58°F in Helena, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Montana and Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $65,182
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 11.8% less
Groceries
pay 7.3% less
Transportation
pay 14.3% more
Housing
pay 14.8% less
Childcare
pay 2.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.7% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Oklahoma compared to Montana.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Montana generally does better on safety, though Oklahoma leads in violent crime rate.
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
Montana performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
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 Montana leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Montana performs better than Oklahoma 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
Montana performs better than Oklahoma across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Montana 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Helena | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 40°/18°F (4°/-8°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/41°F (19°/5°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/50°F (27°/10°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 45°/22°F (7°/-6°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Helena | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Montana?
On average Oklahoma is about 13% less expensive than Montana, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Budget about $16,296 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?
Montana generally does better on safety, though Oklahoma leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Montana?
Montana performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Montana?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 58°F in Helena. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Helena gets 11.2 in.
