Oklahoma vs Texas
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.5%
6.25%
+1.8 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$882
$1,170
+33% in Texas
Median Home Value
$215,100
$264,900
+23% in Texas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$66,702
$67,043
+1% in Texas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
67.2°F
+5.7°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Oklahoma/Texas — 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.