Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Berkeley, CA
VS
Edmond, OK
🏆 Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories
Berkeley
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$104,716 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
168⚠ High
Population
121,385 ✓ Larger
Edmond
Oklahoma
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389
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.
Berkeley, CA
Pros
More college-educated — 73.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 74°F vs 93°F
Households earn $8,327 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 49°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,280,300
Higher rents — median is $2,067/mo
Cost of living runs 27% higher than Edmond
Violent crime (638.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $976k less ($304,700 vs $1,280,300)
Rent averages $810/mo less ($1,257 vs $2,067)
74% less violent crime than Berkeley
27% cheaper overall cost of living than Berkeley
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (3.5%)
Cons
Median income trails Berkeley by $8,327/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Berkeley
Median Income
$8,327
$104,716 vs $96,389/yr
Edmond
Cost of Living
27% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Violent Crime
74% lower
165.2 vs 638.8 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$976k less
$304,700 vs $1,280,300
Edmond
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
3.5% vs 5.5% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
19.1°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 74.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Edmond, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $1,280,300⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,067⚠ High | $1,257 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $104,716 ✓ Higher | $96,389 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 3.5% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.4 min⚠ High | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 28.1% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 200⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 168⚠ High | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 73.8% ✓ Higher | 55.0% |
| High School or Higher | 96.1% | 96.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Berkeley Unified | EDMOND |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.9°F ✓ Warmer | 48.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.2°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.1" ✓ Drier | 34.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 121,385 ✓ Larger | 94,503 |
| Median Age | 32.5 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.3% | 70.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 12.2% | 25.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.9% ✓ More | 15.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Berkeley's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Edmond's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 27% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories. Berkeley 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 Berkeley to Edmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($1,280,300 vs $304,700 median home), income ($104,716 vs $96,389), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Berkeley, CA and Edmond, OK are about 1,382 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.