Living Cost Compare
Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

$1,070/mo est.

vs
West Valley City

Utah

$1,330/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 $1,330 in West Valley City, UT. Overall, Oklahoma City, OK is roughly 20% cheaper to live in day-to-day than West Valley City, UT, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $66,702 in Oklahoma City, OK and $88,604 in West Valley City, UT — about 25% higher in West Valley City, UT. 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.

Oklahoma City, OK
West Valley City, UT

Rent

Studio
$795
$1,085
+36% in West Valley City, UT
1 Bedroom
$882
$1,191
+35% in West Valley City, UT
2 Bedroom
$1,085
$1,333
+23% in West Valley City, UT
3 Bedroom
$1,356
$1,723
+27% in West Valley City, UT

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$215,100
$377,300
+75% in West Valley City, UT

Income

Median Household Income
$66,702
$88,604
+33% in West Valley City, UT
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$47,230
$55,240
+17% in West Valley City, UT

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
35.0 yr
30.3 yr
+4.7 yr in Oklahoma City, OK
Homeownership
59.1%
71.1%
+12.0 pp in West Valley City, UT
Bachelor's+ (25+)
34.0%
15.7%
+18.3 pp in Oklahoma City, OK
Avg Commute
22.2 min
22.2 min
about equal

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
685.9
471.8
+31% in Oklahoma City, OK
Property Crime
2,929.1
1,855.5
+37% in Oklahoma City, OK

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
52.8°F
+8.7°F in Oklahoma City, OK
Annual Precipitation
36.5 in
16.1 in
+20.4 in in Oklahoma City, OK

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.85/gal
$4.27/gal
+11% in West Valley City, UT

Area: Midwest (PADD 2) vs Rocky Mountain (PADD 4).

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
$1.75
—

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

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
14.3
13.4
+7% in Oklahoma City, OK
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$31.25
$11.84
+62% in Oklahoma City, OK

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

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.00
$4.82
+20% in West Valley City, UT
Bread (lb)
$1.75
$2.04
+17% in West Valley City, UT
Eggs (doz)
$2.21
$2.19
+1% in Oklahoma City, OK
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.45
$7.36
+14% in West Valley City, UT
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$2.01
+6% in West Valley City, UT
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.70
+14% in West Valley City, UT

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

State Taxes

Sales Tax (OK / UT)
4.5%
6.1%
+1.6 pp in UT
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
4.50%
about equal

Oklahoma City vs West Valley City — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma City or West Valley City?
Oklahoma City, OK is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,070 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 20% below West Valley City, UT's $1,330, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma City than in West Valley City?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $35,000 a year in Oklahoma City versus $48,000 in West Valley City.
Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma City or West Valley City?
Oklahoma City is taxed under Oklahoma's rules (a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax); West Valley City under Utah's (a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% 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).