Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
League City, TX
🏆 It's a dead heat — 11 categories each
Edmond
Oklahoma
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389
Violent Crime Index
43
Population
94,503
League City
Texas
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$117,316 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
27 ✓ Safer
Population
113,469 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
Rent averages $341/mo less ($1,257 vs $1,598)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (3.5%)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
9% cheaper overall cost of living than League City
More college-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails League City by $20,927/yr
League City, TX
Pros
37% less violent crime than Edmond
Violent crime is well below the national average (103.5 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $20,927 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 64°F vs 49°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,598/mo
Higher unemployment (4.2% vs 3.5%)
Cost of living runs 9% higher than Edmond
Longer commutes — 29.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 100.2 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
3.5% vs 4.2% unemployment
League City
Median Income
$20,927
$117,316 vs $96,389/yr
League City
Violent Crime
37% lower
103.5 vs 165.2 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | League City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 100.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 ✓ Lower | $312,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 ✓ Lower | $1,598⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 | $117,316 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 4.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 29.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 | 38 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 | 27 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | 55 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 | 16.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 48.1% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 95.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | CLEAR CREEK ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F | 63.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 91.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" ✓ Drier | 58.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 113,469 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 37.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% | 73.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.1% ✓ More | 11.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs League City's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, It's a dead heat — 11 categories each. Edmond wins 11 and League City wins 11. 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 League City or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $312,500 median home), income ($96,389 vs $117,316), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and League City, TX are about 448 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.