Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,031 in Missouri versus $882 in Oklahoma. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 14% cheaper on rent than Missouri, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $67,449 in Missouri and $66,702 in Oklahoma — about 1% higher in Missouri. Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% 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
4.225%
4.5%
+0.3 pp in Oklahoma
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
4.50%
+0.2 pp in Missouri
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,031
$882
+14% in Missouri
Median Home Value
$227,000
$215,100
+5% in Missouri
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$67,449
$66,702
+1% in Missouri
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.7°F
61.5°F
+4.8°F in Oklahoma
Missouri vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Missouri or Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $882 runs about 14% below Missouri's $1,031, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Missouri 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 $41,000 a year in Missouri versus $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Missouri or Oklahoma?
- Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% 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 1/1 cities we track in Missouri/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.