Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Peoria, AZ
🏆 Edmond leads 13 of 23 categories
Edmond
Oklahoma
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503
Peoria
Arizona
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.7⚠ High
Median Household Income
$86,759
Violent Crime Index
67
Population
191,292 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
35% less violent crime than Peoria
Rent averages $381/mo less ($1,257 vs $1,638)
Homes cost $79k less ($304,700 vs $383,600)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Peoria, AZ
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (254.7 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 49°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,638/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $383,600
Median income trails Edmond by $9,630/yr
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Edmond
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 100.7 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$9,630
$96,389 vs $86,759/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
35% lower
165.2 vs 254.7 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$79k less
$304,700 vs $383,600
Peoria
Summer Heat
11.3°F warmer
July avg high 104.6°F vs 93.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Peoria, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 100.7⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 ✓ Lower | $383,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 ✓ Lower | $1,638⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 ✓ Higher | $86,759 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 3.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 29.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% | 17.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 63 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 ✓ Safer | 67 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | 57 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | B (101) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 34.8% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 92.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Peoria Unified School District (4237) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F | 65.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F | 104.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" | 10.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 191,292 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 41.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% | 75.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.2% ✓ More | 22.6% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% | 18.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Peoria's 100.7 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 13 of 23 categories. Edmond wins 13 and Peoria wins 10. 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 Peoria or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $383,600 median home), income ($96,389 vs $86,759), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Peoria, AZ are about 855 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.