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Moving from Oklahoma to Massachusetts

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

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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

Massachusetts

Capital: Boston

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

Highest education attainment in US, biotech, Boston winters.

Massachusetts has an overall price level 105.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
Massachusetts
105.8
Massachusetts has 20% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
Massachusetts
128.1
Massachusetts has 104% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Oklahoma
93.8
Massachusetts
98.8
Massachusetts has 5.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
Massachusetts
100.9
Massachusetts has 2.7% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.3 ¢/kWh
Massachusetts
29.5 ¢/kWh
Massachusetts has 121% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
Massachusetts
101.2
Massachusetts has 3.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
Massachusetts
$607,400
Massachusetts is 173% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$1,044/mo
Massachusetts
$1,848/mo
Massachusetts is 77% more expensive to rent

Sources: EPA AirNow · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 22°F · 200 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
Massachusetts
82°F
Massachusetts is 12% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
Massachusetts
22°F
Massachusetts is 19% less winter lows
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
59.8
Massachusetts
200
Massachusetts has 234% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
235 in
Massachusetts
47 in
Massachusetts is 80% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
37.5
Massachusetts
46
Massachusetts has 23% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Oklahoma
42
Massachusetts
0
Massachusetts has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Oklahoma
10 in
Massachusetts
25 in
Massachusetts is 150% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Massachusetts than Oklahoma?

Massachusetts's overall price level is roughly 109.7 (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. Massachusetts tops out at 9%.

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

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

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