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California → Oklahoma

From California
to actually owning.

Your $1.2M condo in San Diego is a 4-bedroom on a half-acre in Edmond. That's not an exaggeration — it's the math. Here's how a California-to-Oklahoma move actually plays out.

By the numbers

California vs Oklahoma.

Hard comparison on what most people actually care about. Numbers are 2025 medians from BEA, U.S. Census, and OK Tax Commission.

California

Where you are now
Median home price$785,000
State income tax (top)13.3%
Sales tax avg8.85%
Cost of living index (LA)152
Avg home size (sq ft)1,440
Gallon of gas avg$4.85

Edmond / OKC Metro

Where you could be
Median home price$215,000 (Edmond: $325K)
State income tax (top)4.75%
Sales tax avg8.95%
Cost of living index (LA)86
Avg home size (sq ft)2,100
Gallon of gas avg$2.95
Why California folks move here

What people actually tell me.

01

You finally own land.

Quarter-acre lots are standard in Edmond. Half-acre or full-acre are common in Deer Creek. Your kids get a yard. Your dog gets a yard. You get a garage that fits a truck.

02

No more state income tax pain.

California's top bracket is 13.3%. Oklahoma's is 4.75%. For a $250K household income, that's ~$21K/year staying in your pocket.

03

Houses are houses again.

In California, you're comparing 1,200 sq ft for $900K. In Edmond, you're comparing 2,400 sq ft for $400K. There's no game with HOA fees and "Mello-Roos" — what you see is the price.

04

Investment math actually works.

I own rental property in OKC. Cap rates here beat coastal markets by 200-400 basis points. If you're selling a California property and want to redeploy capital, we should talk.

Next step

Let's build your move plan.

One short conversation. I'll walk you through neighborhoods, pricing, timelines, and what to expect. Free, no pressure.

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