More Blue Skies. Less Red Tape.
Companies fed up with California’s anti-business policies are fleeing the state. Find out why coastal businesses are choosing Oklahoma for their next relocation and expansion projects. And why you should, too.
Oklahoma’s business-friendly policies and low cost of living are a breath of fresh air.
Oklahoma
- • 35% lower energy costs than national average
- • Reliable energy
- • Low tax burden
- • Low cost of doing business AND cost of living for employees
- • Shorter commute times
California
- • Highest energy costs
- • Highest sales tax
- • Highest income tax
- • Restrictive manufacturing policies
- • Cost of doing business and cost of living are among the nation’s highest
There's no better place to do business.
A hard-earned dollar goes a lot further in Oklahoma.
State-to-state rankings
In July 2020, California-based PAS MRO announced plans to move its operations from California to Oklahoma.
Oklahoma’s business-friendly policies and climate, availability of highly trained workers, the proximity to our customer base and the lower costs of doing business and living in Oklahoma; were all factors that lead to our decision.
Jim Agee, PAS MRO
Discover how these talented employees have thrived while working for Oklahoma companies.
Click to download the full cost-of-doing-business comparison.
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If your business is considering expanding or re-locating, consider Oklahoma. Contact us today for information, site selection, incentives and more.
As one of the first states to re-open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma’s film and television industry is back in business.
Oklahoma is ready to welcome production with a camera-ready workforce, film-friendly businesses, critical resources and reliable infrastructure.
Our state has a wide range of filming locations throughout 12 eco-regions, from the trademark great plains and sweeping prairies to unexpected lush forests, urban destinations, expansive plateaus and sand dunes.
Hear why film and music talent choose to live and work in Oklahoma.
Housing Cost / Sq. Ft.
OK
$104
You can afford a much larger and nicer house in Oklahoma with the money you save living here.
CA
$321
Housing costs in California push rent and mortgages much higher than in Oklahoma.
Residential Electrical Cost / kWh
OK
₵9.12
Electricity is inexpensive in Oklahoma, and clean — thanks to abundant wind, hydro and solar.
CA
₵18.97
California’s residential electricity costs are significantly higher than in Oklahoma.
Arts + Entertainment
Oklahoma is home to exciting and culturally important arts and entertainment.
Home + Family
More time with the people you love, and better living — all at a lower cost.
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