Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $863 in Oklahoma versus $1,332 in Washington. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 35% cheaper on rent than Washington, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $65,060 in Oklahoma and $83,857 in Washington — about 22% higher in Washington. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax; Washington has no state income tax and a 6.5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.5%
6.5%
+2.0 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
None
+4.5 pp in Oklahoma
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$863
$1,332
+54% in Washington
Median Home Value
$215,100
$454,600
+111% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$65,060
$83,857
+29% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
52.1°F
+9.4°F in Oklahoma
Oklahoma vs Washington — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma or Washington?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $863 runs about 35% below Washington's $1,332, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma than in Washington?
- 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 $53,000 in Washington.
- Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma or Washington?
- Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax. Washington has no state income tax and a 6.5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Oklahoma/Washington — 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.