Moving to Alaska from Oklahoma
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oklahoma to Alaska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oklahoma to Alaska, you would find that Alaska is 22.3% more expensive than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly $94,920 in Alaska to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Juneau averages 49°F vs 71°F in Oklahoma City, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oklahoma and Alaska.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $94,920
To maintain the same standard of living in Alaska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 38.9% more
Groceries
pay 40.7% more
Transportation
pay 1.4% more
Housing
pay 45.6% more
Childcare
pay 34.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 59.9% 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.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Alaska compared to Oklahoma.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Oklahoma generally does better on safety, though Alaska 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
Alaska performs significantly 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 Alaska leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Alaska performs significantly 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
Alaska 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
Alaska performs significantly 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 | Oklahoma City | Juneau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 56°/42°F (13°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) | 61°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 42°/33°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Oklahoma City | Juneau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) | 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C) |
| Feb | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Mar | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) | 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C) |
| May | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) | 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C) |
| Jun | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) | 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C) |
| Jul | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C) |
| Aug | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C) |
| Sep | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) | 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C) |
| Nov | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) | 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C) |
| Dec | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Alaska than Oklahoma?
On average Alaska is around 27% pricier than Oklahoma, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Alaska?
Budget about $23,730 for 3 months in Alaska (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Alaska safe?
Oklahoma generally does better on safety, though Alaska leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Alaska compared to Oklahoma?
Alaska performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Alaska compared to Oklahoma?
The average high temperature in Juneau is 49°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Juneau receives around 92.2 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.
