Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $889 in Maine versus $863 in Oklahoma. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 3% cheaper on rent than Maine, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $58,096 in Maine and $65,060 in Oklahoma — about 11% higher in Oklahoma. Maine has a top state income tax rate of 7.15% and a 5.5% state sales tax; Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.5%
4.5%
+1.0 pp in Maine
Income Tax (top rate)
7.15%
4.50%
+2.7 pp in Maine
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$889
$863
+3% in Maine
Median Home Value
$214,200
$215,100
+0% in Oklahoma
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$58,096
$65,060
+12% in Oklahoma
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
45.8°F
61.5°F
+15.7°F in Oklahoma
Maine vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Maine or Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $863 runs about 3% below Maine's $889, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Maine than in Oklahoma?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $36,000 a year in Maine versus $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Maine or Oklahoma?
- Maine has a top state income tax rate of 7.15% and a 5.5% state sales tax. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Maine/Oklahoma — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.