Side-by-side tax comparison between Mississippi (5% top rate) and Oklahoma (4.75% top rate).
| Salary | Mississippi | Oklahoma | Difference | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | $40,423 | $40,516 | +$94 | Oklahoma |
| $75K | $58,490 | $58,631 | +$141 | Oklahoma |
| $100K | $75,140 | $75,328 | +$188 | Oklahoma |
| $150K | $107,821 | $108,102 | +$281 | Oklahoma |
| $200K | $141,603 | $141,978 | +$375 | Oklahoma |
Oklahoma offers higher take-home pay at every salary level. Oklahoma's 4.75% top rate is more favorable than Mississippi's 5%. At $100K, the difference is $188/year — that’s $16/month.
However, cost of living matters. Mississippi has a cost index of 83 while Oklahoma is at 87. With similar costs of living, the tax difference is the main factor.