HEAD TO HEAD
Memphis vs Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City leads Memphis on 2 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Memphis, TN
wins 1 of 5 factors
Oklahoma City, OK
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Memphis | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 91 | 91 |
| Affordable to rent | 78 | 80 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 82 ◆ | 80 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 56 | 64 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 90 | 90 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Memphis | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $247K | $247K |
| Typical rent | $1,441/mo | $1,399/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.5°C | 16°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.45 kWh/m²/day | 4.74 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #44 | #42 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.