Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,235 in Florida versus $882 in Oklahoma. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 29% cheaper on rent than Florida, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $69,142 in Florida and $66,702 in Oklahoma — about 4% higher in Florida. Florida has no state income tax and a 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
6%
4.5%
+1.5 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
4.50%
+4.5 pp in Oklahoma
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$882
+29% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$215,100
+33% in Florida
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$66,702
+4% in Florida
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
61.5°F
+10.3°F in Florida
Florida vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Florida or Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $882 runs about 29% below Florida's $1,235, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Florida 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 $49,000 a year in Florida versus $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Florida or Oklahoma?
- Florida has no state income tax and a 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 2/1 cities we track in Florida/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.