Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Edmond, OK
VS
Temecula, CA
🏆 Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories
Edmond
Oklahoma
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$96,389
Violent Crime Index
43
Population
94,503
Temecula
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,881 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40 ✓ Safer
Population
110,114 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Edmond, OK
Pros
Homes cost $300k less ($304,700 vs $604,300)
Rent averages $965/mo less ($1,257 vs $2,222)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (3.5%)
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.2 vs 380/100k)
17% cheaper overall cost of living than Temecula
Cons
Median income trails Temecula by $15,492/yr
Temecula, CA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.5 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $15,492 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 49°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $604,300
Higher rents — median is $2,222/mo
Cost of living runs 17% higher than Edmond
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 3.5%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Edmond
Cost of Living
17% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Edmond
Median Home Value
$300k less
$304,700 vs $604,300
Edmond
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
3.5% vs 5.8% unemployment
Edmond
Summer Heat
6.1°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 87.2°F
Temecula
Median Income
$15,492
$111,881 vs $96,389/yr
Temecula
Violent Crime
8% lower
151.5 vs 165.2 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Edmond, OK | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 ✓ Lower | $604,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,257 ✓ Lower | $2,222⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $96,389 | $111,881 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 36.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% | 14.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 56 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 43 | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 80 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.0% ✓ Higher | 38.1% |
| High School or Higher | 96.8% ✓ Higher | 93.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | EDMOND | Temecula Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.9°F | 67.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 87.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9" | 15.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.5" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,503 | 110,114 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% ✓ Higher | 68.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | 27.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.1% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Edmond's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Temecula's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Edmond is 17% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Edmond leads 15 of 23 categories. Edmond wins 15 and Temecula 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 Temecula or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $604,300 median home), income ($96,389 vs $111,881), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Edmond, OK and Temecula, CA are about 1,130 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.