Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Peoria, IL
🏆 Edmond leads 16 of 23 categories
Edmond
Oklahoma
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0
Median Household Income
$96,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503
Peoria
Illinois
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
88.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,068
Violent Crime Index
354⚠ High
Population
113,054 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
88% less violent crime than Peoria
Households earn $38,321 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.5 pts lower (3.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 34°F
Cons
Cost of living runs 2% higher than Peoria
Peoria, IL
Pros
Homes cost $158k less ($146,700 vs $304,700)
Rent averages $340/mo less ($917 vs $1,257)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 88.6)
Cooler summers — July highs near 86°F vs 93°F
Smaller class sizes — 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Edmond by $38,321/yr
Violent crime (1344.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4284.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (8.0% vs 3.5%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Median Income
$38,321
$96,389 vs $58,068/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
88% lower
165.2 vs 1344.9 per 100k
Edmond
Unemployment
4.5 pp lower
3.5% vs 8.0% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
7.0°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 86.3°F
Peoria
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 88.6 vs 91.0 (100 = US avg)
Peoria
Median Home Value
$158k less
$146,700 vs $304,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Peoria, IL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 | 88.6 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 | $146,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 | $917 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 ✓ Higher | $58,068 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 8.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min | 17.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 294⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 ✓ Safer | 354⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 204⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | B+ (107) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 | 15.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 37.5% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 91.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Peoria SD 150 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F ✓ Warmer | 33.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 86.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" ✓ Drier | 39.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" ✓ Less | 26.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 113,054 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 35.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% ✓ Higher | 56.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% ✓ More | 23.8% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% | 16.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Peoria's 88.6 (US average = 100).
Peoria is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 16 of 23 categories. Edmond wins 16 and Peoria wins 7. 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 $146,700 median home), income ($96,389 vs $58,068), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Peoria, IL are about 549 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.