Moving to Oklahoma from Tennessee
What to Expect
Considering a move from Tennessee to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Tennessee to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 0.5% cheaper than Tennessee. A $75,000 salary in Tennessee would need to be roughly $67,475 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Tennessee and Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $67,475
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 11.2% less
Groceries
pay 5.8% less
Transportation
pay 15.2% more
Housing
pay 13.4% less
Childcare
pay 16.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.5% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Oklahoma compared to Tennessee.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Tennessee 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
Tennessee generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oklahoma leads in diabetes rate.
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 Tennessee leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Tennessee 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
Tennessee performs 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
Tennessee generally does better on family life, though Oklahoma leads in life expectancy.
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 | Nashville | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/33°F (12°/1°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/66°F (30°/19°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/40°F (16°/4°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Nashville | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Tennessee?
On average Oklahoma is about 10% less expensive than Tennessee, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Budget about $16,869 for 3 months in Oklahoma (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Oklahoma safe?
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Tennessee across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Tennessee?
Tennessee generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oklahoma leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Tennessee?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 70°F in Nashville. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Nashville gets 47.2 in.
