Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Baton Rouge, LA
VS
Edmond, OK
🏆 Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$50,155
Violent Crime Index
270⚠ High
Population
225,500 ✓ Larger
Edmond
Oklahoma
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0
Median Household Income
$96,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Baton Rouge, LA
Pros
Homes cost $87k less ($217,700 vs $304,700)
Rent averages $247/mo less ($1,010 vs $1,257)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.8)
Milder winters — January highs near 61°F vs 49°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Edmond by $46,234/yr
Violent crime (1027.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (5852.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (8.6% vs 3.5%)
Edmond, OK
Pros
Households earn $46,234 more per year on average
84% less violent crime than Baton Rouge
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.1 pts lower (3.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.0)
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Baton Rouge
Median Home Value
$87k less
$217,700 vs $304,700
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 90.8 on the COL index
Edmond
Median Income
$46,234
$96,389 vs $50,155/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
84% lower
165.2 vs 1027.7 per 100k
Edmond
Unemployment
5.1 pp lower
3.5% vs 8.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Baton Rouge, LA | Edmond, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 90.8 ✓ Cheaper | 91.0 |
| Median Home Value | $217,700 ✓ Lower | $304,700 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,010 ✓ Lower | $1,257 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $50,155 | $96,389 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6%⚠ High | 3.5% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.5 min ✓ Shorter | 23.3 min |
| Work From Home % | 6.2% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 274⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 270⚠ High | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 279⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.4% | 55.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.5% | 96.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | East Baton Rouge Parish | EDMOND |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 60.7°F ✓ Warmer | 48.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.6°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.5" | 34.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 2.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,500 ✓ Larger | 94,503 |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.9% | 70.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | 25.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Baton Rouge's cost of living index is 90.8 vs Edmond's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Baton Rouge is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories. Baton Rouge wins 8 and Edmond wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Baton Rouge to Edmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($217,700 vs $304,700 median home), income ($50,155 vs $96,389), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Baton Rouge, LA and Edmond, OK are about 513 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.