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Moving from Massachusetts to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Highest education attainment in US, biotech, Boston winters. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Massachusetts

Capital: Boston

Median household income $96,505 · winter low 22°F · 200 sunny days

Highest education attainment in US, biotech, Boston winters.

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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
Massachusetts
105.8
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 17% lower overall price level
Housing index
Massachusetts
128.1
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 51% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Massachusetts
98.8
Oklahoma
93.8
Oklahoma has 5.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Massachusetts
100.9
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 2.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Massachusetts
29.5 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.3 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 55% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Massachusetts
101.2
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 3.5% lower transportation
Median home value
Massachusetts
$607,400
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 63% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Massachusetts
$1,848/mo
Oklahoma
$1,044/mo
Oklahoma is 44% cheaper to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
Massachusetts
82°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 13% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Massachusetts
22°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 23% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Massachusetts
200°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 70% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Massachusetts
47
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 400% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Massachusetts
46 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 18% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Massachusetts
0
Oklahoma
42
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Massachusetts
25
Oklahoma
10
Oklahoma has 60% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
6 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Massachusetts?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 109.7 for Massachusetts, 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?

Massachusetts tops out at 9% 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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