Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bellingham, WA
VS
Edmond, OK
🏆 Edmond leads 20 of 23 categories
Bellingham
Washington
3
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,026
Violent Crime Index
92
Population
91,353
Edmond
Oklahoma
20
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bellingham, WA
Pros
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $528,600
Median income trails Edmond by $32,363/yr
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Edmond
Property crime (3756.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $224k less ($304,700 vs $528,600)
Households earn $32,363 more per year on average
53% less violent crime than Bellingham
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (3.5%)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Bellingham
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 104.1 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$32,363
$96,389 vs $64,026/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
53% lower
165.2 vs 350.0 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$224k less
$304,700 vs $528,600
Edmond
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
3.5% vs 4.8% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
18.2°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 75.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bellingham, WA | Edmond, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.1⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $528,600⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,385⚠ High | $1,257 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,026 | $96,389 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8%⚠ High | 3.5% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.7 min ✓ Shorter | 23.3 min |
| Work From Home % | 12.6% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 127⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 92 | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 179⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (102) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.4:1 | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.1% | 55.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% | 96.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bellingham School District | EDMOND |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.6°F | 48.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 75.1°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.2" | 34.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4" | 2.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,353 | 94,503 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.7 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.6% | 70.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 13.5% | 25.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.5% ✓ More | 15.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bellingham's cost of living index is 104.1 vs Edmond's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 20 of 23 categories. Bellingham wins 3 and Edmond wins 20. 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 Bellingham to Edmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($528,600 vs $304,700 median home), income ($64,026 vs $96,389), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bellingham, WA and Edmond, OK are about 1,557 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.