Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Elizabeth, NJ
VS
Oklahoma City, OK
🏆 Oklahoma City leads 16 of 23 categories
Elizabeth
New Jersey
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$59,939
Violent Crime Index
108⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
135,665
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,251 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
681,088 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Elizabeth, NJ
Pros
40% less violent crime than Oklahoma City
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 93°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $358,400
Higher rents — median is $1,390/mo
Cost of living runs 22% higher than Oklahoma City
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Oklahoma City, OK
Pros
Homes cost $162k less ($196,700 vs $358,400)
Rent averages $378/mo less ($1,012 vs $1,390)
22% cheaper overall cost of living than Elizabeth
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (4.5%)
More college-educated — 33.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Violent crime (676.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2893.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Elizabeth
Violent Crime
40% lower
408.7 vs 676.0 per 100k
Oklahoma City
Cost of Living
22% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Oklahoma City
Median Income
$4,312
$64,251 vs $59,939/yr
Oklahoma City
Median Home Value
$162k less
$196,700 vs $358,400
Oklahoma City
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.9% unemployment
Oklahoma City
Summer Heat
6.2°F warmer
July avg high 93.1°F vs 86.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Elizabeth, NJ | Oklahoma City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 112.5⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $358,400⚠ High | $196,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,390⚠ High | $1,012 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,939 | $64,251 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.7 min | 22.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 4.8% | 8.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer | 162⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 178⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High ✓ Safer | 138⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) ✓ Better | C+ (87) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.1% | 33.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 74.3% | 87.7% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Elizabeth Public Schools | OKLAHOMA CITY |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 40.0°F | 49.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 86.9°F | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6" | 37.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 31.5" | 6.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 135,665 | 681,088 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.7 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 25.1% | 59.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.4% ✓ More | 25.0% |
| Over 65 | 11.4% | 13.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Elizabeth's cost of living index is 112.5 vs Oklahoma City's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Oklahoma City is 22% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Oklahoma City leads 16 of 23 categories. Elizabeth wins 7 and Oklahoma City wins 16. 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 Elizabeth to Oklahoma City or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($358,400 vs $196,700 median home), income ($59,939 vs $64,251), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Elizabeth, NJ and Oklahoma City, OK are about 1,314 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.