Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,126 in Minnesota versus $863 in Oklahoma. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 23% cheaper on rent than Minnesota, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $80,269 in Minnesota and $65,060 in Oklahoma — about 19% higher in Minnesota. Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% 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
6.875%
4.5%
+2.4 pp in Minnesota
Income Tax (top rate)
9.85%
4.50%
+5.3 pp in Minnesota
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,126
$863
+23% in Minnesota
Median Home Value
$287,500
$215,100
+25% in Minnesota
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$80,269
$65,060
+19% in Minnesota
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
47.1°F
61.5°F
+14.4°F in Oklahoma
Minnesota vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota or Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $863 runs about 23% below Minnesota's $1,126, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Minnesota 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 Minnesota versus $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Minnesota or Oklahoma?
- Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% 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 Minnesota/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.