Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $882 in Oklahoma versus $1,170 in Texas. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 25% cheaper on rent than Texas, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $66,702 in Oklahoma and $67,043 in Texas — about 1% higher in Texas. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax; Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.5%
6.25%
+1.8 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
None
+4.5 pp in Oklahoma
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
Oklahoma vs Texas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma or Texas?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $882 runs about 25% below Texas's $1,170, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma than in Texas?
- 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 Oklahoma versus $47,000 in Texas.
- Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma or Texas?
- Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
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.