How Much Do Illinois to Oklahoma Movers Cost?

Moving 684 miles from Illinois to Oklahoma will typically cost between $2,500 and $5,500 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.

Pros and Cons of Moving from Illinois to Oklahoma

ConsIllinois

• High property taxes
• Harsh, snowy winters
• Higher housing costs
• Congested urban traffic
• Higher living costs
• Expensive city parking
• Long gray winters
• Dense urban crowds
• Costly rent
• Higher utility bills

ProsOklahoma

• Lower property taxes
• Milder, shorter winters
• Affordable home prices
• Lighter traffic
• Lower living costs
• Easier, cheaper parking
• More sunny days
• More space
• Cheaper rent
• Lower utility bills

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Oklahoma

• Limited transit options
• Fewer major museums
• No Great Lakes
• Smaller food scene
• Fewer large festivals
• Fewer pro teams
• More car-dependent
• Smaller job market
• Higher tornado risk
• Limited rail service

Illinois

• Extensive public transit
• World-class museums
• Lake Michigan beaches
• Diverse dining choices
• Big cultural festivals
• Major league sports
• Walkable neighborhoods
• Strong job diversity
• Fewer tornadoes
• Ample rail connections

Pros of moving from Illinois to Oklahoma

• Say goodbye to high property taxes and hello to lower property taxes
• Look forward to moving away from harsh snowy winters and moving to Oklahoma with milder shorter winters
• Swap the higher housing costs of Illinois for affordable home prices in Oklahoma
• Get ready for lighter traffic in Oklahoma

Cons of moving from Illinois to Oklahoma

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from extensive public transit in Illinois to live with limited transit options in Oklahoma
• You'll lose out on the pro of world-class museums and have to settle for the con of fewer major museums
• Time to bid farewell to Lake Michigan beaches and get used to no Great Lakes in Oklahoma
• Swap diverse dining choices for a smaller food scene

Illinois vs. Oklahoma: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Illinois to Oklahoma, you will be trading the iconic Chicago-style deep dish pizza of Illinois for the equally delicious chicken fried steak of Oklahoma. And while the locals in Illinois rave about their flavorful Italian beef and sumptuous hot dog, Oklahoma residents know they have tasty barbecue brisket and Indian taco to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the deep dish vegan pizza they've grown to love, they can get ready for the vegetarian chili of Oklahoma. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Illinois eateries like Lou Malnati's, Alinea, and Portillo's. After the boxes are unpacked in Oklahoma, don't wait too long before making your way to Oklahoma's acclaimed eateries like Cattlemen's Steakhouse, Eischen's Bar, and Joe's BBQ.

When comparing lifestyles, Oklahoma shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Illinois. Food truck fans will discover a less desirable selection in Oklahoma compared to what you are used to in Illinois. Also, the overall foodie scene is less bustling in Oklahoma.