Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Downey, CA
VS
Edmond, OK
🏆 Edmond leads 19 of 23 categories
Downey
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$84,236
Violent Crime Index
121⚠ High
Population
113,052 ✓ Larger
Edmond
Oklahoma
19
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.
Downey, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 49°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $679,000
Higher rents — median is $1,814/mo
Violent crime (460.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 25% higher than Edmond
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $374k less ($304,700 vs $679,000)
64% less violent crime than Downey
Rent averages $557/mo less ($1,257 vs $1,814)
25% cheaper overall cost of living than Downey
More college-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (3.5%)
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
25% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$12,153
$96,389 vs $84,236/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
64% lower
165.2 vs 460.5 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$374k less
$304,700 vs $679,000
Edmond
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
3.5% vs 5.6% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
11.9°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 81.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Downey, CA | Edmond, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $679,000⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,814⚠ High | $1,257 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $96,389 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 3.5% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.2% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 123⚠ High | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 121⚠ High | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.7:1 | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.2% | 55.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 80.2% | 96.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Downey Unified | EDMOND |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.4°F ✓ Warmer | 48.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 81.4°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.2" ✓ Drier | 34.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,052 ✓ Larger | 94,503 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.4% | 70.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | 25.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.2% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Downey's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Edmond's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 24% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 19 of 23 categories. Downey wins 4 and Edmond wins 19. 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 Downey to Edmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($679,000 vs $304,700 median home), income ($84,236 vs $96,389), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Downey, CA and Edmond, OK are about 1,179 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.