Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $863 in Oklahoma versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 32% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $65,060 in Oklahoma and $68,854 in Vermont — about 6% higher in Vermont. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.5%
6%
+1.5 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
8.75%
+4.3 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$863
$1,275
+48% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$215,100
$400,200
+86% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$65,060
$68,854
+6% in Vermont
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
46.0°F
+15.5°F in Oklahoma
Oklahoma vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma or Vermont?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $863 runs about 32% below Vermont's $1,275, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma than in Vermont?
- 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 $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma or Vermont?
- Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Oklahoma/Vermont — 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.