Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Fullerton, CA
🏆 Edmond leads 18 of 23 categories
Edmond
Oklahoma
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503
Fullerton
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,279 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
120⚠ High
Population
142,280 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $486k less ($304,700 vs $791,000)
Rent averages $732/mo less ($1,257 vs $1,989)
64% less violent crime than Fullerton
25% cheaper overall cost of living than Fullerton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.4 pts lower (3.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Median income trails Fullerton by $2,890/yr
Fullerton, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 49°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 93°F
Households earn $2,890 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $791,000
Higher rents — median is $1,989/mo
Violent crime (455.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 25% higher than Edmond
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
25% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Violent Crime
64% lower
165.2 vs 455.3 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$486k less
$304,700 vs $791,000
Edmond
Unemployment
3.4 pp lower
3.5% vs 6.9% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
8.9°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 84.4°F
Fullerton
Median Income
$2,890
$99,279 vs $96,389/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Fullerton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 ✓ Lower | $791,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 ✓ Lower | $1,989⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 | $99,279 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 6.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 30.0 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% ✓ Higher | 11.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 110⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 ✓ Safer | 120⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 96 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | B- (93) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 25.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 44.0% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 89.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Fullerton Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F | 68.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 84.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" | 11.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 142,280 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 35.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% ✓ Higher | 51.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% ✓ More | 22.4% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% ✓ More | 13.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Fullerton's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 24% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 18 of 23 categories. Edmond wins 18 and Fullerton wins 5. 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 Edmond to Fullerton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $791,000 median home), income ($96,389 vs $99,279), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Fullerton, CA are about 1,169 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.