Moving to Oklahoma from Texas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Texas to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Texas to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 0.8% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly $70,743 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Texas and Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $70,743
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 8.4% less
Groceries
pay 0.7% more
Transportation
pay 0.5% more
Housing
pay 10.8% less
Childcare
pay 14.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.2% 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 Texas.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Texas generally does better on safety, though Oklahoma 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
Texas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oklahoma leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Texas across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Texas 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
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 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 | Austin | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Austin | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Texas?
On average Oklahoma is about 6% less expensive than Texas, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Budget about $17,686 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?
Texas generally does better on safety, though Oklahoma leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Texas?
Texas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oklahoma leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Texas?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 79°F in Austin. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Austin gets 36.2 in.
