Moving to Oklahoma from New Mexico
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Mexico to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Mexico to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 3.4% more expensive than New Mexico. A $75,000 salary in New Mexico would need to be roughly $69,229 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Mexico and Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $69,229
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.7% less
Groceries
pay 7.1% less
Transportation
pay 25.0% more
Housing
pay 0.9% less
Childcare
pay 15.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.4% 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 Mexico.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Oklahoma performs significantly better than New Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Oklahoma performs significantly better than New Mexico across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Oklahoma generally does better on employment & economy, though New Mexico leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
New Mexico 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 | Santa Fe | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/22°F (9°/-5°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/43°F (23°/6°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/53°F (28°/12°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/28°F (12°/-2°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Santa Fe | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°/19°F (5.9°/-7.4°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 47°/21°F (8.3°/-6.2°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 54°/27°F (12.3°/-2.6°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 63°/33°F (17.4°/0.6°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 83°/52°F (28.3°/11.2°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 85°/56°F (29.6°/13.4°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 83°/55°F (28.1°/12.8°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/9.1°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 65°/38°F (18.6°/3.1°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 53°/28°F (11.6°/-2.5°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 43°/19°F (6.2°/-7.4°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 Mexico?
On average Oklahoma is about 8% less expensive than New Mexico, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Budget about $17,307 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?
Oklahoma performs significantly better than New Mexico across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to New Mexico?
New Mexico performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to New Mexico?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 64°F in Santa Fe. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Santa Fe gets 15.7 in.
