Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $863 in Oklahoma versus $1,166 in Utah. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 26% cheaper on rent than Utah, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $65,060 in Oklahoma and $74,925 in Utah — about 13% higher in Utah. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax; Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.5%
6.1%
+1.6 pp in Utah
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
4.50%
about equal
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$863
$1,166
+35% in Utah
Median Home Value
$215,100
$495,700
+130% in Utah
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$65,060
$74,925
+15% in Utah
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
52.8°F
+8.7°F in Oklahoma
Oklahoma vs Utah — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma or Utah?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $863 runs about 26% below Utah's $1,166, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma than in Utah?
- 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 Utah.
- Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma or Utah?
- Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax. Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Oklahoma/Utah — 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.