Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Sioux Falls, SD
🏆 Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories
Edmond
Oklahoma
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0
Median Household Income
$96,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
43 ✓ Safer
Population
94,503
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,785
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High
Population
193,401 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
69% less violent crime than Sioux Falls
Households earn $24,604 more per year on average
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 25°F
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.0)
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Sioux Falls, SD
Pros
Rent averages $292/mo less ($965 vs $1,257)
Homes cost $55k less ($250,000 vs $304,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (2.3%)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.3)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 93°F
Cons
Median income trails Edmond by $24,604/yr
Violent crime (526.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2915.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Median Income
$24,604
$96,389 vs $71,785/yr
Edmond
Violent Crime
69% lower
165.2 vs 526.7 per 100k
Edmond
Summer Heat
8.5°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 84.8°F
Sioux Falls
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 90.3 vs 91.0 (100 = US avg)
Sioux Falls
Median Home Value
$55k less
$250,000 vs $304,700
Sioux Falls
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
2.3% vs 3.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 | 90.3 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 | $250,000 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 | $965 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 ✓ Higher | $71,785 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 2.3% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min | 16.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% ✓ Higher | 8.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 139⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 ✓ Safer | 139⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 139⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | B (103) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 | 14.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 37.0% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 93.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F ✓ Warmer | 25.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 84.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" | 28.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" ✓ Less | 45.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 193,401 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% ✓ Higher | 60.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% ✓ More | 24.8% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% ✓ More | 13.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Sioux Falls's 90.3 (US average = 100).
Sioux Falls is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories. Edmond wins 15 and Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $250,000 median home), income ($96,389 vs $71,785), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Sioux Falls, SD are about 545 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.