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Moving from Oklahoma to Maine

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

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Living now

Oklahoma

Capital: Oklahoma City

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

Energy, tornados, very low housing costs.

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Moving to

Maine

Capital: Augusta

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

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

Maine has an overall price level 97.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Maine
97.0
Maine has 10% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Maine
78.9
Maine has 26% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Maine
99.3
Maine has 2.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Maine
99.6
Maine has 1.4% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Maine has 109% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Maine
99.4
Maine has 1.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Maine
$341,900
Maine is 54% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Maine
$905/mo
Maine is 6.2% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 15% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 59% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 29% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Maine
196
Maine has 17% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 21% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Maine
33
Maine has 30% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Maine
81 in
Maine is 1250% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Oklahoma?

Maine's overall price level is roughly 96.5 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.4 for Oklahoma — 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?

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

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

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

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