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Moving from Maine to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Living now

Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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Oklahoma

Capital: Oklahoma City

Median household income $61,364 · winter low 27°F · 235 sunny days

Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

Oklahoma has an overall price level 87.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Maine
97.0
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 9.5% lower overall price level
Housing index
Maine
78.9
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 20% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Maine
99.3
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 2.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Maine
99.6
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 1.4% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 52% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Maine
99.4
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 1.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Maine
$341,900
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 35% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Maine
$905/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 5.9% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 93°F · Winter low 27°F · 235 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Maine
79°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 18% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Maine
11°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 145% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Maine
43°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 40% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Maine
196
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 20% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Maine
45 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 17% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Maine
33
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 42% higher AQI
Snow / year
Maine
81 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 93% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Maine?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.5 for Maine — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Maine tops out at 7.15% income tax. Oklahoma tops out at 4.5%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Oklahoma?

Most Oklahoma residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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