Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Santa Ana, CA
🏆 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
Santa Ana
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$84,210
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High
Population
311,379 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $319k less ($304,700 vs $624,000)
66% less violent crime than Santa Ana
Rent averages $628/mo less ($1,257 vs $1,885)
25% cheaper overall cost of living than Santa Ana
More college-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Santa Ana, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 49°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $624,000
Higher rents — median is $1,885/mo
Violent crime (493.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 25% higher than Edmond
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
25% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$12,179
$96,389 vs $84,210/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
66% lower
165.2 vs 493.1 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$319k less
$304,700 vs $624,000
Edmond
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
3.5% vs 5.5% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
10.8°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 82.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 ✓ Lower | $624,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 ✓ Lower | $1,885⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 ✓ Higher | $84,210 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 5.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 25.0 min |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% ✓ Higher | 8.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 110⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 81 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | C+ (84) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 17.9% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 65.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Santa Ana Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F | 69.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 82.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" | 12.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 311,379 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 33.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% ✓ Higher | 44.8% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% ✓ More | 24.1% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% ✓ More | 10.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Santa Ana's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 24% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 19 of 23 categories. Edmond wins 19 and Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $624,000 median home), income ($96,389 vs $84,210), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Santa Ana, CA are about 1,168 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.