Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $857 in New York versus $863 in Oklahoma. Overall, New York runs roughly 1% cheaper on rent than Oklahoma, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $48,050 in New York and $65,060 in Oklahoma — about 26% higher in Oklahoma. New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% 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
4%
4.5%
+0.5 pp in Oklahoma
Income Tax (top rate)
10.90%
4.50%
+6.4 pp in New York
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$857
$863
+1% in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
$152,300
$215,100
+41% in Oklahoma
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$48,050
$65,060
+35% in Oklahoma
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
48.3°F
61.5°F
+13.2°F in Oklahoma
New York vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in New York or Oklahoma?
- New York is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $857 runs about 1% below Oklahoma's $863, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in New York 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 $34,000 a year in New York versus $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, New York or Oklahoma?
- New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% 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 New York/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.