Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Seattle, WA
🏆 Edmond leads 18 of 23 categories
Edmond
Oklahoma
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503
Seattle
Washington
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$116,068 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
204⚠ High
Population
734,603 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $575k less ($304,700 vs $879,900)
79% less violent crime than Seattle
Rent averages $688/mo less ($1,257 vs $1,945)
22% cheaper overall cost of living than Seattle
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (3.5%)
Cons
Median income trails Seattle by $19,679/yr
Seattle, WA
Pros
Households earn $19,679 more per year on average
More college-educated — 66.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $879,900
Higher rents — median is $1,945/mo
Violent crime (775.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 22% higher than Edmond
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
22% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Violent Crime
79% lower
165.2 vs 775.1 per 100k
Edmond
Median Home Value
$575k less
$304,700 vs $879,900
Edmond
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
3.5% vs 4.2% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
16.8°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 76.5°F
Seattle
Median Income
$19,679
$116,068 vs $96,389/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 113.0⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 ✓ Lower | $879,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 ✓ Lower | $1,945⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 | $116,068 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 4.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 27.2 min |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% | 27.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 218⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 ✓ Safer | 204⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 238⚠ 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 | 16.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% | 66.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 95.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Seattle School District No. 1 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F ✓ Warmer | 47.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 76.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" ✓ Drier | 38.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" ✓ Less | 3.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 734,603 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 35.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% ✓ Higher | 44.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% ✓ More | 14.0% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% ✓ More | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Seattle's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 22% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 18 of 23 categories. Edmond wins 18 and Seattle wins 5. 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 Seattle or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $879,900 median home), income ($96,389 vs $116,068), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Seattle, WA are about 1,519 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.