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Moving from New York to Oklahoma

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. NYC global capital + huge upstate, high taxes, top healthcare. vs. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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New York

Capital: Albany

Median household income $81,386 · winter low 24°F · 184 sunny days

NYC global capital + huge upstate, high taxes, top healthcare.

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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 York
107.9
Oklahoma
87.8
Oklahoma has 19% lower overall price level
Housing index
New York
122.2
Oklahoma
62.8
Oklahoma has 49% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New York
102.0
Oklahoma
97.0
Oklahoma has 4.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New York
101.2
Oklahoma
98.2
Oklahoma has 3.0% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New York
28.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oklahoma has 53% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New York
101.6
Oklahoma
97.6
Oklahoma has 4.0% lower transportation
Median home value
New York
$449,800
Oklahoma
$222,100
Oklahoma is 51% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New York
$1,530/mo
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Oklahoma is 44% 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 York
84°F
Oklahoma
93°F
Oklahoma is 11% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New York
24°F
Oklahoma
27°F
Oklahoma is 13% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New York
47°F
Oklahoma
60°F
Oklahoma is 27% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New York
184
Oklahoma
235
Oklahoma has 28% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
New York
43 in
Oklahoma
38 in
Oklahoma is 12% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New York
39
Oklahoma
47
Oklahoma has 21% higher AQI
Snow / year
New York
76 in
Oklahoma
6 in
Oklahoma is 92% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than New York?

Oklahoma's overall price level is roughly 87.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 109.5 for New York — 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 York tops out at 10.9% 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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