Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $863 in Oklahoma. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 6% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $65,060 in Oklahoma — about 13% higher in Oklahoma. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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
4%
4.5%
+0.5 pp in Oklahoma
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
4.50%
+0.7 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$863
+6% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$182,300
$215,100
+18% in Oklahoma
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$65,060
+15% in Oklahoma
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
61.5°F
+3.7°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $863 runs about 6% below Georgia's $916, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia 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 $37,000 a year in Georgia versus $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Oklahoma?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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 3/3 cities we track in Georgia/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.