Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,059 in Ohio versus $882 in Oklahoma. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 17% cheaper on rent than Ohio, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $65,327 in Ohio and $66,702 in Oklahoma — about 2% higher in Oklahoma. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% 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
5.75%
4.5%
+1.3 pp in Ohio
Income Tax (top rate)
2.75%
4.50%
+1.8 pp in Oklahoma
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,059
$882
+17% in Ohio
Median Home Value
$234,500
$215,100
+8% in Ohio
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$65,327
$66,702
+2% in Oklahoma
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.7°F
61.5°F
+8.8°F in Oklahoma
Ohio vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Ohio or Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $882 runs about 17% below Ohio's $1,059, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Ohio 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 $42,000 a year in Ohio versus $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Ohio or Oklahoma?
- Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% 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 Ohio/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.