Moving to United Kingdom from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Oklahoma to United Kingdom? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Oklahoma to United Kingdom, you would find that United Kingdom is 15.6% more expensive than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly £69,515 in United Kingdom to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°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 United Kingdom.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 £69,515

To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.4% more

Groceries

pay 16.2% less

Transportation

pay 61.5% more

Housing

pay 10.9% more

Childcare

pay 0.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 37.0% more

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.7556 GBP (June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Oklahoma to United Kingdom.

Moved in 2019
17,000 ↑ 3% vs 2018

people moved from United States to United Kingdom · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

Top countries of origin for United Kingdom's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Oklahoma.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
GB
27.8%

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
GB
97.0%

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OK
3.8%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
GB
$54,100

Oklahoma generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OK
74.1 yrs
GB
81.9 yrs

United Kingdom 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), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City London
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Oklahoma City London
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United Kingdom passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in United Kingdom than Oklahoma?

On average United Kingdom is around 23% pricier than Oklahoma, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to United Kingdom?

Budget about £17,379 for 3 months in United Kingdom (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from United Kingdom?

From major United Kingdom cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oklahoma and United Kingdom are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Oklahoma?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Oklahoma?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

Both Oklahoma and United Kingdom share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GB
Population 3,751,351 67,791,400
Currency United States Dollar ($) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +44
Time zones 11 9
Emergency number 911 999