Moving to Utah from Oklahoma
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oklahoma to Utah? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oklahoma to Utah, you would find that Utah is 0.6% cheaper than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly $80,372 in Utah to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oklahoma and Utah.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $80,372
To maintain the same standard of living in Utah
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.2% more
Groceries
pay 0.3% more
Transportation
pay 8.6% more
Housing
pay 13.7% more
Childcare
pay 29.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.9% 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 Utah compared to Oklahoma.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Utah performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all safety metrics.
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
Utah 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 Utah leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Utah 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
Utah performs significantly 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
Utah 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 | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) | 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) | 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Oklahoma City | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) | 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) |
| Feb | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) |
| Mar | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Apr | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) | 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) |
| May | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) | 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) | 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) |
| Jul | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) | 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) |
| Aug | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) | 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) |
| Sep | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) | 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) |
| Nov | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) | 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Utah than Oklahoma?
On average Utah is around 7% pricier than Oklahoma, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Utah?
Budget about $20,093 for 3 months in Utah (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Utah safe?
Utah performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Utah compared to Oklahoma?
Utah performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Utah compared to Oklahoma?
The average high temperature in Salt Lake City is 64°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Salt Lake City receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.
