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Moving from Maryland to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Maryland

Capital: Annapolis

Median household income $98,461 · winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days

DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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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
Maryland
105.0
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 16% lower overall price level
Housing index
Maryland
121.1
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 48% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Maryland
101.2
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 4.2% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Maryland
100.7
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 2.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 62% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Maryland
101.0
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 3.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Maryland
$436,300
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 49% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 42% 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
Maryland
87°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 6.9% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Maryland
25°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 8.0% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Maryland
55°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 8.5% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Maryland
198
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 19% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Maryland
44 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 15% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Maryland
43
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 9.3% higher AQI
Snow / year
Maryland
28 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 79% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Maryland?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.1 for Maryland — 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?

Maryland tops out at 6.5% 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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