Moving to Oklahoma from Nevada
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Nevada to Oklahoma — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Nevada to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 9.5% cheaper than Nevada. A $75,000 salary in Nevada would need to be roughly $62,141 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Nevada to Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $62,141
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 21.1% less
Groceries
pay 11.8% less
Transportation
pay 13.2% less
Housing
pay 16.0% less
Childcare
pay 11.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.6% 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 Nevada to Oklahoma.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Nevada generally does better on safety, though Oklahoma leads in property 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
Nevada 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 performs significantly better than Nevada across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Nevada generally does better on infrastructure, though Oklahoma leads in average commute.
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
Nevada generally does better on employment & economy, though Oklahoma leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Nevada 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 | Carson City | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Carson City | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Nevada?
Yes — Oklahoma is on average about 17% cheaper than Nevada. 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 $15,535 in Oklahoma on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Oklahoma safe?
Nevada generally does better on safety, though Oklahoma leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Nevada?
Nevada performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Nevada?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 66°F in Carson City. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Carson City gets 9.7 in.
