Arizona vs Oklahoma
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
4.5%
+1.1 pp in Arizona
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
4.50%
+2.0 pp in Oklahoma
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$882
+30% in Arizona
Median Home Value
$364,300
$215,100
+41% in Arizona
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$66,702
+13% in Arizona
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
61.5°F
+13.6°F in Arizona
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Arizona/Oklahoma — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.