Living Cost Compare
Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

$1,070/mo est.

vs
Rutland

Vermont

$1,120/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,070 in Oklahoma City, OK versus $1,120 in Rutland, VT. Overall, Oklahoma City, OK is roughly 4% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Rutland, VT, driven mainly by electricity costs.

Median household income is $66,702 in Oklahoma City, OK and $55,000 in Rutland, VT — about 18% higher in Oklahoma City, OK. 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.

Oklahoma City, OK
Rutland, VT

Rent

Studio
$795
$893
+12% in Rutland, VT
1 Bedroom
$882
$856
+3% in Oklahoma City, OK
2 Bedroom
$1,085
$1,097
+1% in Rutland, VT
3 Bedroom
$1,356
$1,207
+11% in Oklahoma City, OK

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$215,100
$176,400
+18% in Oklahoma City, OK

Income

Median Household Income
$66,702
$55,000
+18% in Oklahoma City, OK
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$47,230
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People & Lifestyle

Median Age
35.0 yr
48.5 yr
+13.5 yr in Rutland, VT
Homeownership
59.1%
52.7%
+6.4 pp in Oklahoma City, OK
Bachelor's+ (25+)
34.0%
32.2%
+1.8 pp in Oklahoma City, OK
Avg Commute
22.2 min
14.7 min
+7.5 min in Oklahoma City, OK

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
685.9
487.8
+29% in Oklahoma City, OK
Property Crime
2,929.1
3,973.3
+36% in Rutland, VT

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
44.6°F
+16.9°F in Oklahoma City, OK
Annual Precipitation
36.5 in
40.5 in
+3.9 in in Rutland, VT

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.85/gal
$3.94/gal
+2% in Rutland, VT

Area: Midwest (PADD 2) vs East Coast (PADD 1).

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
$1.75
—

Adult base one-way fare — EMBARK vs — (2026).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
14.3
24.4
+71% in Rutland, VT
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$31.25
$26.07
+17% in Oklahoma City, OK

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.00
$4.31
+8% in Rutland, VT
Bread (lb)
$1.75
$1.92
+10% in Rutland, VT
Eggs (doz)
$2.21
$2.19
+1% in Oklahoma City, OK
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.45
$6.90
+7% in Rutland, VT
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$2.19
+15% in Rutland, VT
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.69
+12% in Rutland, VT

Average prices — South vs Northeast (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (OK / VT)
4.5%
6%
+1.5 pp in VT
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
8.75%
+4.3 pp in VT

Oklahoma City vs Rutland — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma City or Rutland?
Oklahoma City, OK is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,070 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 4% below Rutland, VT's $1,120, mainly because of electricity costs.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma City than in Rutland?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $35,000 a year in Oklahoma City versus $34,000 in Rutland.
Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma City or Rutland?
Oklahoma City is taxed under Oklahoma's rules (a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax); Rutland under Vermont's (a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).