Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashville-Davidson, TN
VS
Norman, OK
🏆 Norman leads 14 of 22 categories
Nashville-Davidson
Tennessee
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$71,328 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
296⚠ High
Population
684,103 ✓ Larger
Norman
Oklahoma
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$62,849
Violent Crime Index
68 ✓ Safer
Population
127,701
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nashville-Davidson, TN
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (4.6%)
Households earn $8,479 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $351,400
Higher rents — median is $1,392/mo
Violent crime (1124.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4509.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Norman, OK
Pros
77% less violent crime than Nashville-Davidson
Homes cost $127k less ($224,900 vs $351,400)
Rent averages $388/mo less ($1,004 vs $1,392)
Violent crime is well below the national average (260.2 vs 380/100k)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.0)
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashville-Davidson
Cons
Median income trails Nashville-Davidson by $8,479/yr
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 4.6%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashville-Davidson
Median Income
$8,479
$71,328 vs $62,849/yr
Nashville-Davidson
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
4.6% vs 5.8% unemployment
Norman
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Norman
Violent Crime
77% lower
260.2 vs 1124.1 per 100k
Norman
Median Home Value
$127k less
$224,900 vs $351,400
Norman
Summer Heat
3.2°F warmer
July avg high 92.5°F vs 89.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashville-Davidson, TN | Norman, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $351,400⚠ High | $224,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,392⚠ High | $1,004 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,328 ✓ Higher | $62,849 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.8 min | 22.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 15.5% ✓ Higher | 9.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 263⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 296⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 215⚠ High | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | B+ (104) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | — | 16.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.5% | 45.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.2% | 94.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davidson County | NORMAN |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.0°F | 49.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 89.3°F | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.7" | 37.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7" | 4.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 684,103 ✓ Larger | 127,701 |
| Median Age | 34.6 ✓ Older | 31.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.8% ✓ Higher | 52.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% ✓ More | 18.1% |
| Over 65 | 12.6% | 13.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashville-Davidson's cost of living index is 97.4 vs Norman's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Norman is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Norman leads 14 of 22 categories. Nashville-Davidson wins 8 and Norman wins 14. 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 Nashville-Davidson to Norman or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($351,400 vs $224,900 median home), income ($71,328 vs $62,849), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashville-Davidson, TN and Norman, OK are about 596 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.