Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Portland, OR
🏆 Edmond leads 19 of 23 categories
Edmond
Oklahoma
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503
Portland
Oregon
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,876
Violent Crime Index
190⚠ High
Population
646,101 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $218k less ($304,700 vs $523,100)
77% less violent crime than Portland
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (3.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $273/mo less ($1,257 vs $1,530)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Portland
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Portland, OR
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $523,100
Violent crime (720.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,530/mo
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Edmond
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$10,513
$96,389 vs $85,876/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
77% lower
165.2 vs 720.1 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$218k less
$304,700 vs $523,100
Edmond
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
3.5% vs 5.6% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
13.0°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 ✓ Lower | $523,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 ✓ Lower | $1,530⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 ✓ Higher | $85,876 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 5.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 24.8 min |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% | 22.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 219⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 ✓ Safer | 190⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 263⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | A- (112) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 | 16.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 52.5% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 93.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Portland SD 1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F ✓ Warmer | 46.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" ✓ Drier | 44.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" ✓ Less | 3.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 646,101 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 38.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% ✓ Higher | 53.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% ✓ More | 16.8% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% ✓ More | 14.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Portland's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 19 of 23 categories. Edmond wins 19 and Portland wins 4. 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 Portland or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $523,100 median home), income ($96,389 vs $85,876), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Portland, OR are about 1,480 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.