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Moving from Oklahoma to New Jersey

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Energy, tornados, very low housing costs. vs. 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.

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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.

New Jersey has an overall price level 108.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
New Jersey
108.8
New Jersey has 24% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
New Jersey
134.3
New Jersey has 114% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
New Jersey
102.2
New Jersey has 5.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
New Jersey
101.3
New Jersey has 3.2% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
New Jersey
23.5 ¢/kWh
New Jersey has 73% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
New Jersey
101.8
New Jersey has 4.3% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
New Jersey
$496,000
New Jersey is 123% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
New Jersey
$1,554/mo
New Jersey is 82% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 86°F · Winter low 24°F · 207 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
New Jersey
86°F
New Jersey is 7.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
New Jersey
24°F
New Jersey is 11% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
New Jersey
53°F
New Jersey is 12% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
New Jersey
207
New Jersey has 12% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
New Jersey
48 in
New Jersey is 27% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
New Jersey
44
New Jersey has 6.4% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
New Jersey
24 in
New Jersey is 300% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in New Jersey than Oklahoma?

New Jersey's overall price level is roughly 110.5 (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. New Jersey tops out at 10.75%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in New Jersey?

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

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