Moving from St. Louis to Oklahoma City?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Oklahoma City, you'd need to earn:
$70,683/year
▼ $4,317 less than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,683 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,164 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,382 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,025 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$3,169 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $54,943 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -4.9% in Oklahoma City
- Housing is -6.5% in Oklahoma City
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $25/year in taxes in Oklahoma City
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~459 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Oklahoma City
| Your St. Louis Salary | Oklahoma City Equivalent | Difference | Oklahoma City Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,904 | -$2,096 | $30,882 |
| $50,000 | $47,415 | -$2,585 | $38,073 |
| $60,000 | $56,925 | -$3,075 | $45,262 |
| $75,000 | $70,683 | -$4,317 | $54,943 |
| $100,000 | $94,489 | -$5,511 | $70,559 |
| $150,000 | $141,862 | -$8,138 | $101,166 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Oklahoma City Compare
Housing (6% cheaper in Oklahoma City)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Oklahoma City rents for $940/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $260,000 in Oklahoma City vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Oklahoma has a progressive state income tax from 0.3% to 4.8%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Oklahoma City would cost you about $25/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Oklahoma City's overall cost of living is 4.9% lower than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Oklahoma City: 90.4.
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