Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bend, OR
VS
Edmond, OK
🏆 Edmond leads 17 of 23 categories
Bend
Oregon
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,671
Violent Crime Index
44
Population
99,442 ✓ Larger
Edmond
Oklahoma
17
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.
Bend, OR
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (168.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $576,900
Higher rents — median is $1,649/mo
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Edmond
Median income trails Edmond by $13,718/yr
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $272k less ($304,700 vs $576,900)
Rent averages $392/mo less ($1,257 vs $1,649)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Bend
Households earn $13,718 more per year on average
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
15% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 105.8 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$13,718
$96,389 vs $82,671/yr
Edmond
Median Home Value
$272k less
$304,700 vs $576,900
Edmond
Summer Heat
9.5°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 83.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bend, OR | Edmond, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.8⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $576,900⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,649⚠ High | $1,257 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $96,389 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High | 3.5% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.1 min ✓ Shorter | 23.3 min |
| Work From Home % | 19.0% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 44 | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | 65 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.0:1 | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.4% | 55.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 95.9% | 96.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | EDMOND |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 42.5°F | 48.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.8°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.6" ✓ Drier | 34.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.6" | 2.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 99,442 ✓ Larger | 94,503 |
| Median Age | 39.5 ✓ Older | 37.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% | 70.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | 25.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.0% ✓ More | 15.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bend's cost of living index is 105.8 vs Edmond's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 17 of 23 categories. Bend wins 6 and Edmond wins 17. 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 Bend to Edmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($576,900 vs $304,700 median home), income ($82,671 vs $96,389), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bend, OR and Edmond, OK are about 1,387 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.