Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $863 in Oklahoma versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 5% cheaper on rent than Oklahoma, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $65,060 in Oklahoma and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 16% higher in Wyoming. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.5%
4%
+0.5 pp in Oklahoma
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
None
+4.5 pp in Oklahoma
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$863
$824
+5% in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
$215,100
$311,200
+45% in Wyoming
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$65,060
$77,176
+19% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
46.5°F
+15.0°F in Oklahoma
Oklahoma vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $824 runs about 5% below Oklahoma's $863, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma than in Wyoming?
- 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 $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma or Wyoming?
- Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Oklahoma/Wyoming — 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.