Moving to Texas from Oklahoma
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Oklahoma to Texas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Oklahoma to Texas, you would find that Texas is 2.2% more expensive than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly $79,513 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Oklahoma to Texas.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $79,513
To maintain the same standard of living in Texas
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 9.9% more
Groceries
pay 0.1% less
Transportation
pay 0.1% less
Housing
pay 15.0% more
Childcare
pay 12.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.8% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oklahoma to Texas.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Oklahoma generally does better on safety, though Texas 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
Oklahoma generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Texas leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Oklahoma performs better than Texas across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Oklahoma generally does better on infrastructure, though Texas leads in internet access.
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
Texas 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
Texas 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 | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) | 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) | 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Oklahoma City | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) | 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) |
| Feb | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) | 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) |
| Mar | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) | 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) | 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) |
| May | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) | 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) |
| Jun | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) | 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) |
| Jul | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) | 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) |
| Aug | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) |
| Sep | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) | 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) | 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) |
| Nov | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) |
| Dec | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Oklahoma?
No — Texas is on average about 6% more expensive than Oklahoma. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Texas?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $19,878 in Texas on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Texas safe?
Oklahoma generally does better on safety, though Texas leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Texas compared to Oklahoma?
Oklahoma generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Texas leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Texas compared to Oklahoma?
The average high temperature in Austin is 79°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Austin receives around 36.2 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.
