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Oklahoma’s land policies, fast permit approvals, and lack of aggressive environmental restrictions enable more affordable development. Land is abundant and flat, allowing builders to quickly increase housing supply—something that is severely constrained in California due to mountainous terrain and strict regulations.
Additionally, lower energy and fuel costs make Oklahoma particularly attractive. For instance, gas prices at Oklahoma Costco stations are a fraction of what residents pay in Washington State, which suffers from the country's highest gas taxes and prices due to state policies and limited supply.