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Moving from Oklahoma to New York

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

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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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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.

New York has an overall price level 107.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oklahoma
87.8
New York
107.9
New York has 23% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oklahoma
62.8
New York
122.2
New York has 95% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.0
New York
102.0
New York has 5.2% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oklahoma
98.2
New York
101.2
New York has 3.1% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Oklahoma
13.6 ¢/kWh
New York
28.6 ¢/kWh
New York has 111% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oklahoma
97.6
New York
101.6
New York has 4.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Oklahoma
$222,100
New York
$449,800
New York is 103% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oklahoma
$852/mo
New York
$1,530/mo
New York is 80% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 24°F · 184 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oklahoma
93°F
New York
84°F
New York is 9.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Oklahoma
27°F
New York
24°F
New York is 11% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oklahoma
60°F
New York
47°F
New York is 21% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oklahoma
235
New York
184
New York has 22% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oklahoma
38 in
New York
43 in
New York is 14% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oklahoma
47
New York
39
New York has 17% lower AQI
Snow / year
Oklahoma
6 in
New York
76 in
New York is 1167% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in New York than Oklahoma?

New York's overall price level is roughly 109.5 (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 York tops out at 10.9%.

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

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

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