Moving to Oklahoma City, OK
City Overview
Cost of Living
86
Avg Temperature
49°–71°F
State Income Tax
4.8%
Population
681K
OKC has reinvented itself with a revitalized downtown, Thunder basketball, and a surprisingly strong food scene. The cost of living is remarkably low, and the Western friendliness is genuine.
Average Moving Costs to Oklahoma City
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,324 mi | $2,831–$4,452 | $1,536–$2,768 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,178 mi | $2,682–$4,227 | $1,454–$2,665 |
| Chicago, IL | 692 mi | $2,355–$3,709 | $1,178–$2,323 |
| Houston, TX | 414 mi | $2,164–$3,408 | $1,022–$2,128 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 840 mi | $2,426–$3,828 | $1,263–$2,428 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,257 mi | $2,682–$4,239 | $1,498–$2,720 |
| San Antonio, TX | 421 mi | $2,157–$3,397 | $1,026–$2,133 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,138 mi | $2,649–$4,176 | $1,431–$2,638 |
| Dallas, TX | 190 mi | $2,053–$3,223 | $895–$1,971 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,358 mi | $2,847–$4,480 | $1,556–$2,791 |
Neighborhoods in Oklahoma City
Midtown
A popular neighborhood in Oklahoma City, OK for newcomers and residents alike.
Paseo Arts District
A popular neighborhood in Oklahoma City, OK for newcomers and residents alike.
Plaza District
A popular neighborhood in Oklahoma City, OK for newcomers and residents alike.
Mesta Park
A popular neighborhood in Oklahoma City, OK for newcomers and residents alike.
Nichols Hills
A popular neighborhood in Oklahoma City, OK for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Oklahoma City
Cost of Living Index
14% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$900/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,100/mo
Moving to Oklahoma City from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,324 miles
Full-Service
$2,831–$4,452
From Los Angeles, CA
1,178 miles
Full-Service
$2,682–$4,227
From Chicago, IL
692 miles
Full-Service
$2,355–$3,709
From Houston, TX
414 miles
Full-Service
$2,164–$3,408
From Phoenix, AZ
840 miles
Full-Service
$2,426–$3,828
From Philadelphia, PA
1,257 miles
Full-Service
$2,682–$4,239
From San Antonio, TX
421 miles
Full-Service
$2,157–$3,397
From San Diego, CA
1,138 miles
Full-Service
$2,649–$4,176
From Dallas, TX
190 miles
Full-Service
$2,053–$3,223
From San Jose, CA
1,358 miles
Full-Service
$2,847–$4,480
From Austin, TX
360 miles
Full-Service
$2,163–$3,397
From Jacksonville, FL
985 miles
Full-Service
$2,493–$3,939