Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Manchester, NH
🏆 Edmond leads 20 of 22 categories
Edmond
Oklahoma
20
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503
Manchester
New Hampshire
2
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$74,040
Violent Crime Index
88
Population
115,037 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
51% less violent crime than Manchester
Households earn $22,349 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Manchester
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (3.5%)
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Manchester, NH
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 93°F
Smaller class sizes — 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Edmond by $22,349/yr
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Edmond
Higher unemployment (4.2% vs 3.5%)
Higher rents — median is $1,362/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 104.2 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$22,349
$96,389 vs $74,040/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
51% lower
165.2 vs 336.0 per 100k
Edmond
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
3.5% vs 4.2% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
12.2°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 81.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Manchester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 104.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 | $304,700 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 ✓ Lower | $1,362⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 ✓ Higher | $74,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 4.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 24.2 min |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% ✓ Higher | 10.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 ✓ Safer | 88 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 78 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | B (100) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 32.3% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 88.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Manchester School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F ✓ Warmer | 31.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 81.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" ✓ Drier | 42.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" ✓ Less | 52.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 115,037 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 37.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% ✓ Higher | 48.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% ✓ More | 18.2% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% ✓ More | 14.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Manchester's 104.2 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Edmond leads 20 of 22 categories. Edmond wins 20 and Manchester wins 2. 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 Manchester or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $304,700 median home), income ($96,389 vs $74,040), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Manchester, NH are about 1,470 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.