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From New York to Oklahoma: What to Expect Your First Year
Trading skyscrapers for wide open plains is a bigger leap than most people anticipate, and the New York to Oklahoma move is full of surprises that go well beyond the change in scenery. New York pulls you in with its relentless energy, world class dining, and a public transit system that means you may not need a car for years. Oklahoma, on the other hand, greets you with lower costs, quieter roads, and a pace of life that takes some genuine adjustment for anyone raised on city noise. The savings look great on paper, but the cultural and logistical shifts deserve a closer look before you start filling boxes. Our Snappy Scout team (Alexa & Shana) dug into the real costs, moving logistics, and lifestyle changes waiting for you on the other side of this cross country haul.
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Who's Behind This Guide
Renting a Moving Truck from New York to Oklahoma
Average distance
1,650miles
Typical route
I-78 W, I-76 W, I-70 W, I-44 W
Popular moving routes (approx. driving distance):
New York, NY → Oklahoma City, OK
~1650 miles
New York, NY → Tulsa, OK
~1600 miles
Buffalo, NY → Oklahoma City, OK
~1450 miles
Rochester, NY → Tulsa, OK
~1500 miles
Albany, NY → Oklahoma City, OK
~1600 miles
Should You Move From New York to Oklahoma Quiz
Take this 10 question quiz to find out if the move to Oklahoma from New York is the right call for your lifestyle and preferences.
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What kind of weather makes you happiest?
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What Does It Truly Cost to Move to Oklahoma from New York?
Moving 1,650 miles from New York to Oklahoma will typically cost between $2,500.00 and $4,500.00 to hire full service movers. See the breakdown below by home size.
Expected Range
$2,500.00–$4,500.00
Expected Time
4–11days
Cost by home size
Studio
$1,260.00
1 Bedroom
$1,860.00
2 Bedrooms
$3,070.00
3 Bedrooms
$4,450.00
4 Bedrooms
$6,400.00
5+ Bedrooms
$7,110.00
| Home Size | Moving Cost | Volume (ft³) | $/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,260.00 | 300 | $4.2 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,860.00 | 450 | $4.13 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,070.00 | 750 | $4.09 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,450.00 | 1,100 | $4.05 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $6,400.00 | 1,600 | $4 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | $7,110.00 | 1,800 | $3.95 |
How we calculated these numbers: We reached out to the owners and operators of more than a dozen nationwide moving companies to figure out how they factor in mileage, weight, volume, timing, origin & termination locations, and approximate home sizes to determine a moving estimate. The results above are what the data nerds at Snappy Scout created based on that info.
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How Well Will You Settle In in Oklahoma?
Well, it depends. If you're a Cowboy, Adventure Junkie, or PTA President, you'll thrive in your move to Oklahoma. But if you're more of a Wall Street Exec, Tech Bro, or Hipster, settling into your new home state may be a bit of a challenge. We scored a variety of different “personalities” on a 10-point scale to show you what to expect from a lifestyle perspective with a relocation from New York to Oklahoma.
Top 3 winners and losers moving from NY to OK
Cowboys
New York
2.5
/10
Oklahoma
9.5
/10
New York
Giving up
Painted Pony rodeos happen, but city sirens drown honky tonk
Oklahoma
Gaining
Stockyards City rodeos, Guymon Pioneer Days, prairie sunsets
Recommended OK cities/areas for Cowboys
Oklahoma CityGuymonWoodward
New York
2.5
/10
Oklahoma
9.5
/10
Adventure Activities
New York
6
/10
Oklahoma
9
/10
New York
Giving up
Gunks climbs, High Peaks bagging, Letchworth's canyon thrills
Oklahoma
Gaining
Wichita Mountains climbs, Broken Bow boating, Turkey Mountain trails
Recommended OK cities/areas for Adventure Junkies
LawtonBroken BowDavis
New York
6
/10
Oklahoma
9
/10
PTA Life
New York
5.5
/10
Oklahoma
8
/10
New York
Giving up
Bake sales, PS 321 energy, Friday night lights
Oklahoma
Gaining
Friday night lights, BOK Center championships, Edmond Santa Fe fundraisers
Recommended OK cities/areas for PTA Presidents
BixbyEdmondYukon
New York
5.5
/10
Oklahoma
8
/10
Wall Street Life
New York
9
/10
Oklahoma
3
/10
New York
Giving up
NYSE steps, power lunches at Delmonico's, Bloomberg chatter
Oklahoma
Gaining
Devon Tower views, energy deals, not Park Avenue speed
Recommended OK cities/areas for Wall Street Execs
Oklahoma City
New York
9
/10
Oklahoma
3
/10
Tech Scene
New York
9
/10
Oklahoma
5.5
/10
New York
Giving up
VC chatter, AWS lofts, NYU Tandon meetups
Oklahoma
Gaining
36 Degrees North, fintech meetups, cheap Bricktown lofts
Recommended OK cities/areas for Tech Bros
TulsaOklahoma City
New York
9
/10
Oklahoma
5.5
/10
Hipsters
New York
9.5
/10
Oklahoma
7.5
/10
New York
Giving up
Vintage finds, rooftop sets, Rough Trade vinyl binges
Oklahoma
Gaining
Cain's Ballroom concerts, Plaza Walls murals, First Friday Art Crawl
Recommended OK cities/areas for Hipsters
Tulsa Arts DistrictPlaza DistrictPaseo
New York
9.5
/10
Oklahoma
7.5
/10
Local Perspective
What moment, smell, or ritual captures the soul of Oklahoma?
Being able to see farmland, animals, and open sky from just about anywhere.
– Shana Grandstaff
Oklahoma Local
Lifestyle differences between living in New York and living in Oklahoma
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The Food Scene: New York vs Oklahoma
Eating Like a Local in New York
BECSPK is a Sunday ritual. Also, half and half is not something you put in your coffee - it's half iced tea, half lemonade, and it's basically mandatory for a beach day.
Alexa MatthewsNew York Local ExpertEating Like a Local in Oklahoma
Our state dish was selected because it is the truth. We eat chicken fried steak, usually served with mashed potatoes and fried okra, and covered in cream gravy.
Shana GrandstaffOklahoma Local ExpertOklahoma looking like
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The Tax Rundown When Moving to Oklahoma from New York
New York
Oklahoma
New YorkvsOklahoma
State Income Tax
State Income TaxProgressive 4% to 10.9%, plus NYC and Yonkers local income taxes
Progressive brackets, top rate 4.75%
New York
Progressive 4% to 10.9%, plus NYC and Yonkers local income taxes
VS
Oklahoma
Progressive brackets, top rate 4.75%
Property Taxes
Property TaxesLong Island and Westchester highest, NYC lower effective rates, upstate counties moderate
Low statewide, higher in OKC metro (Oklahoma County) and Tulsa County, rural lowest
New York
Long Island and Westchester highest, NYC lower effective rates, upstate counties moderate
VS
Oklahoma
Low statewide, higher in OKC metro (Oklahoma County) and Tulsa County, rural lowest
The Real Cultural, Political, & Religious Picture: New York vs Oklahoma
New York
Oklahoma
New YorkvsOklahoma
People
PeopleDirect, impatient in lines, generous in crises, subway savvy, opinionated, surprisingly neighborly
Plainspoken, neighborly, tornado tough, Friday night lights faithful
New York
Direct, impatient in lines, generous in crises, subway savvy, opinionated, surprisingly neighborly
VS
Oklahoma
Plainspoken, neighborly, tornado tough, Friday night lights faithful
Politics
Deep blue statewide, NYC progressive, suburbs swingy, upstate mixed, local races unpredictable
Deep red statewide, OKC and Tulsa trend moderate blue, tribal governance distinct
New York
Deep blue statewide, NYC progressive, suburbs swingy, upstate mixed, local races unpredictable
VS
Oklahoma
Deep red statewide, OKC and Tulsa trend moderate blue, tribal governance distinct
Religion
ReligionPlurality Christian, large Catholic, sizable Jewish in NYC, growing Muslim, Hindu, nonreligious
Mostly Christian Protestant, strong Baptist and Pentecostal, some Catholic, tribal traditions
New York
Plurality Christian, large Catholic, sizable Jewish in NYC, growing Muslim, Hindu, nonreligious
VS
Oklahoma
Mostly Christian Protestant, strong Baptist and Pentecostal, some Catholic, tribal traditions
Leaving New York Winters Behind: What Oklahoma Climate Actually Looks Like
SUMMER
New York
subway sauna chic (sticky in NYC, kinder in the Adirondacks)
Oklahoma
windy oven, extra crispy (triple digits happen all over the state)
WINTER
New York
parka plus sass required (lake effect buries Buffalo, slush auditions in Manhattan)
Oklahoma
frigid sneak attacks (OKC shivers, Panhandle blizzards, Tulsa mostly slush)
My Favorite Thing About Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall in Oklahoma
Spring: Seeing tulips, daffodils, and irises emerge as everything becomes green again
Summer: Warm nights looking at the stars while listening to music and drinking iced tea
Fall: Looking at the changing leaves on Turkey Mountain, football gameday energy everywhere you go
Winter: Christmas lights everywhere, especially in small towns on Main Street
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Learn More About Moving to Oklahoma
By now, you're hopefully fully aware that at Snappy Scout, our moving guides aren't like the rest! Now that you've compared the aspects of leaving behind New York, take a deeper dive into the specifics of moving to Oklahoma. No boring census stats... we promise! Just practical real advice from Oklahoma local experts.
Moving toTulsa
Deco Nights, Tulsa Tough Rides, QuikTrip At 2am
