Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chico, CA
VS
Edmond, OK
🏆 Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories
Chico
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$65,932
Violent Crime Index
184⚠ High
Population
102,790 ✓ Larger
Edmond
Oklahoma
15
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.
Chico, CA
Pros
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 49°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Edmond by $30,457/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $427,600
Violent crime (699.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 14% higher than Edmond
Edmond, OK
Pros
76% less violent crime than Chico
Households earn $30,457 more per year on average
Homes cost $123k less ($304,700 vs $427,600)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.4 pts lower (3.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Chico
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 104.6 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$30,457
$96,389 vs $65,932/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
76% lower
165.2 vs 699.2 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$123k less
$304,700 vs $427,600
Edmond
Unemployment
3.4 pp lower
3.5% vs 6.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chico, CA | Edmond, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.6⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $427,600⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,360⚠ High | $1,257 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $96,389 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9%⚠ High | 3.5% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.5 min ✓ Shorter | 23.3 min |
| Work From Home % | 11.5% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 147⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 184⚠ High | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 90 | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.3% | 55.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 93.2% | 96.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District | EDMOND |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 56.1°F ✓ Warmer | 48.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.2°F ✓ Warmer | 93.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.3" ✓ Drier | 34.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1" ✓ Less | 2.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 102,790 ✓ Larger | 94,503 |
| Median Age | 30.4 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.1% | 70.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | 25.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chico's cost of living index is 104.6 vs Edmond's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories. Chico 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 Chico to Edmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($427,600 vs $304,700 median home), income ($65,932 vs $96,389), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chico, CA and Edmond, OK are about 1,359 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.