Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,253 in Arizona versus $882 in Oklahoma. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 30% cheaper on rent than Arizona, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $77,041 in Arizona and $66,702 in Oklahoma — about 13% higher in Arizona. Arizona has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5.6% state sales tax; Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
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
Arizona vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arizona or Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $882 runs about 30% below Arizona's $1,253, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arizona than in Oklahoma?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $50,000 a year in Arizona versus $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Arizona or Oklahoma?
- Arizona has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5.6% state sales tax. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
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.