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Moving from New Jersey to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Highest property taxes, wealthy suburbs, NYC + Philly access. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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New Jersey

Capital: Trenton

Median household income $97,126 · winter low 24°F · 207 sunny days

Highest property taxes, wealthy suburbs, NYC + Philly access.

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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
New Jersey
108.8
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 19% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Jersey
134.3
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 53% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Jersey
102.2
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 5.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Jersey
101.3
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 3.1% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New Jersey
23.5 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 42% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Jersey
101.8
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 4.1% lower transportation
Median home value
New Jersey
$496,000
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 55% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Jersey
$1,554/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 45% 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
New Jersey
86°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 8.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Jersey
24°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 13% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Jersey
53°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 14% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Jersey
207
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 14% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Jersey
48 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 21% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Jersey
44
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 6.8% higher AQI
Snow / year
New Jersey
24 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 75% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than New Jersey?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 110.5 for New Jersey — 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?

New Jersey tops out at 10.75% 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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