Moving from Oklahoma City, OK, to New York, NY

Is “The Empire State” calling your name?

Ready for a nearly 1,500-mile move from Oklahoma City to New York City? While both cities are the largest in their states, their populations differ vastly.

Oklahoma City has a population of around 681,000 and 1.4 million in the metro. While OKC isn’t exactly a small town, NYC is much bigger. It’s the largest city in the U.S., with 8.8 million residents and over 20 million in the metro.

Keep reading to learn more about the biggest city in “The Empire State.”

What’s the weather like in NYC?

Summer highs in New York City average around 84 degrees, about 10 degrees cooler than the average in Oklahoma City. NYC’s average annual rainfall measures 47 inches, compared to 36 inches in OKC.

While the 26-degree average winter low in New York City is only 1 degree lower than Oklahoma City’s average low, you can expect more snow in NYC. New York City gets around 25 inches of snow per year, while OKC only receives around 6 inches annually.

Find family-friendly fun in “The Big Apple”

New York City has another nickname: “The City That Never Sleeps.” While you’re probably hoping for at least some downtime with your family, there are plenty of things to do while everyone’s awake.

Whether you’re taking a stroll through Central Park, viewing more than 640 animal species at the Bronx Zoo or viewing the bright lights of Times Square, there’s something for people of all ages to enjoy.

Other attractions include the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, the American Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Grand Central Terminal.

Making a living in NYC

New York City is among the most expensive places to live, but it also offers many career advancement opportunities in many industries. 

It’s the financial and publishing capital of the U.S., and some of the top employers include companies like Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Pfizer and Verizon Communications.

With tourism high in NYC, there are opportunities in the hospitality and tourism-related industries. In the city, healthcare and education (both PreK-12 and college-level) are other popular job sectors.

Move to NYC with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers and nearly 30 years of long-distance moving experience. We have locations near Oklahoma City and New York City prepared to help with your move. 

We’re a DIY service where you handle packing, loading, and unloading, and then take care of the driving. Get a free online quote today or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant about your move to NYC.