Moving to Oklahoma from Washington
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Washington to Oklahoma — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Washington to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 22.1% cheaper than Washington. A $75,000 salary in Washington would need to be roughly $58,400 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oklahoma City averages 71°F vs 60°F in Seattle, making it significantly warmer. Seattle and Oklahoma City are about 1,500 mi apart.
Is Oklahoma cheaper than Washington?
The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 16.5% less
Groceries
pay 12.5% less
Transportation
pay 15.7% less
Housing
pay 35.9% less
Childcare
pay 17.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 20.5% 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.
What salary do you need in Oklahoma?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $58,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
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How Washington and Oklahoma stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Washington 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
Washington performs 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 performs significantly better than Washington across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Washington 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
Washington 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
Washington performs better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.
Sources: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Oklahoma vs Washington
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Seattle | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/38°F (10°/3°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Seattle | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/37°F (8.4°/2.7°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.7°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 54°/39°F (12.1°/4.1°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 58°/42°F (14.7°/5.7°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 65°/47°F (18.2°/8.5°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 70°/52°F (21.1°/11.1°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.1°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.3°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.2°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/46°F (15.4°/7.7°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.5°/4.4°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 46°/36°F (7.6°/2.0°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Washington?
Generally yes: Oklahoma runs about 22% cheaper than Washington on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around $14,600 in Oklahoma for everyday spending, before movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Oklahoma safe?
Washington generally does better on safety, though Oklahoma leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Washington?
Washington performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Washington?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 60°F in Seattle. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Seattle gets 37.5 in.
