Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Beaverton, OR
VS
Edmond, OK
🏆 Edmond leads 21 of 23 categories
Beaverton
Oregon
2
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,899
Violent Crime Index
96
Population
97,554 ✓ Larger
Edmond
Oklahoma
21
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
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.
Beaverton, OR
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $494,700
Higher rents — median is $1,663/mo
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Edmond
Property crime (2661.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $190k less ($304,700 vs $494,700)
55% less violent crime than Beaverton
Rent averages $406/mo less ($1,257 vs $1,663)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Beaverton
More college-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$7,490
$96,389 vs $88,899/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
55% lower
165.2 vs 364.8 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$190k less
$304,700 vs $494,700
Edmond
Summer Heat
11.0°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 82.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Edmond, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $494,700⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,663⚠ High | $1,257 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $96,389 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High | 3.5% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.3 min | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 108⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.3:1 | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% | 55.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.5% | 96.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Beaverton SD 48J | EDMOND |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.7°F | 48.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.3°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0" | 34.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6" | 2.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,554 ✓ Larger | 94,503 |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | 70.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 25.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaverton's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Edmond's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 21 of 23 categories. Beaverton wins 2 and Edmond wins 21. 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 Beaverton to Edmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($494,700 vs $304,700 median home), income ($88,899 vs $96,389), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Beaverton, OR and Edmond, OK are about 1,487 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.