Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Santa Rosa, CA
🏆 Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories
Edmond
Oklahoma
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503
Santa Rosa
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
110.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$92,604
Violent Crime Index
90
Population
178,221 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $357k less ($304,700 vs $661,700)
Rent averages $767/mo less ($1,257 vs $2,024)
52% less violent crime than Santa Rosa
19% cheaper overall cost of living than Santa Rosa
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (3.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Santa Rosa, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 93°F
Milder winters — January highs near 60°F vs 49°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $661,700
Higher rents — median is $2,024/mo
Cost of living runs 19% higher than Edmond
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 110.1)
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
19% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 110.1 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Income
$3,785
$96,389 vs $92,604/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
52% lower
165.2 vs 342.6 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$357k less
$304,700 vs $661,700
Edmond
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
3.5% vs 5.6% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
11.7°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 81.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Santa Rosa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 110.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 ✓ Lower | $661,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 ✓ Lower | $2,024⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 ✓ Higher | $92,604 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 5.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% ✓ Higher | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 79 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 ✓ Safer | 90 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | 63 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | B- (90) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 34.7% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 85.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Rincon Valley Union Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F | 59.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 81.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" | 31.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 178,221 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 40.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% ✓ Higher | 55.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% ✓ More | 20.5% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% | 18.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Santa Rosa's 110.1 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 19% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories. Edmond wins 15 and Santa Rosa wins 8. 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 Rosa or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $661,700 median home), income ($96,389 vs $92,604), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Santa Rosa, CA are about 1,403 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.