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Moving from Oklahoma to Maryland

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

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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

Maryland

Capital: Annapolis

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

DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

Maryland has an overall price level 105.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Maryland
105.0
Maryland has 19% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Maryland
121.1
Maryland has 93% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
Maryland
101.2
Maryland has 4.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Maryland
100.7
Maryland has 2.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Maryland has 164% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Maryland
101.0
Maryland has 3.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Maryland
$436,300
Maryland is 96% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Maryland is 73% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Maryland
87°F
Maryland is 6.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Maryland
25°F
Maryland is 7.4% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
Maryland
55°F
Maryland is 7.9% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
Maryland
198
Maryland has 16% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
Maryland
44 in
Maryland is 17% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
Maryland
43
Maryland has 8.5% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
Maryland
28 in
Maryland is 367% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maryland than Oklahoma?

Maryland's overall price level is roughly 105.1 (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. Maryland tops out at 6.5%.

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

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

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