Oklahoma vs Tennessee
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.5%
7%
+2.5 pp in Tennessee
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$882
$1,142
+29% in Tennessee
Median Home Value
$215,100
$270,100
+26% in Tennessee
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$66,702
$63,204
+5% in Oklahoma
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
61.3°F
+0.3°F in Oklahoma
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Oklahoma/Tennessee — 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.