Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $866 in Missouri versus $863 in Oklahoma. The two are close on rent, within a few percent of each other.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,279 in Missouri and $65,060 in Oklahoma — about 15% higher in 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.
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
$866
$863
+0% in Missouri
Median Home Value
$185,100
$215,100
+16% in Oklahoma
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,279
$65,060
+18% in Oklahoma
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.3°F
61.5°F
+5.2°F in Oklahoma
Missouri vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Missouri or Oklahoma?
- They're close. Median one-bedroom rent runs $866 in Missouri and $863 in Oklahoma — within a few percent of each other.
- 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 $35,000 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 3/3 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.