Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,133 in Idaho versus $863 in Oklahoma. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 24% cheaper on rent than Idaho, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $81,308 in Idaho and $65,060 in Oklahoma — about 20% higher in Idaho. Idaho has a top state income tax rate of 5.30% 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 Idaho
Income Tax (top rate)
5.30%
4.50%
+0.8 pp in Idaho
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,133
$863
+24% in Idaho
Median Home Value
$456,000
$215,100
+53% in Idaho
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$81,308
$65,060
+20% in Idaho
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
61.5°F
+9.0°F in Oklahoma
Idaho vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Idaho or Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $863 runs about 24% below Idaho's $1,133, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Idaho 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 $45,000 a year in Idaho versus $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Idaho or Oklahoma?
- Idaho has a top state income tax rate of 5.30% 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 1/3 cities we track in Idaho/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.