Moving to Oklahoma from New Hampshire
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Hampshire to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Hampshire to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 7.2% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly $61,028 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oklahoma City averages 71°F vs 58°F in Concord, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Hampshire and Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $61,028
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.8% less
Groceries
pay 11.9% less
Transportation
pay 2.5% more
Housing
pay 19.8% less
Childcare
pay 3.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.6% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oklahoma compared to New Hampshire.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
New Hampshire performs better than Oklahoma across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
New Hampshire performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Oklahoma generally does better on what about housing?, though New Hampshire leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
New Hampshire generally does better on infrastructure, though Oklahoma leads in average commute.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
New Hampshire performs better than Oklahoma across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
New Hampshire performs better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Concord | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Concord | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than New Hampshire?
On average Oklahoma is about 19% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Budget about $15,257 for 3 months in Oklahoma (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Oklahoma safe?
New Hampshire performs better than Oklahoma across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to New Hampshire?
New Hampshire performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to New Hampshire?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.
