Head-to-Head · City Comparison
New Haven, CT
VS
Norman, OK
🏆 Norman leads 16 of 22 categories
New Haven
Connecticut
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.6
Median Household Income
$54,305
Violent Crime Index
141⚠ High
Population
135,736 ✓ Larger
Norman
Oklahoma
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$62,849 ✓ Higher
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.
New Haven, CT
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 93°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,402/mo
Violent crime (534.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Norman by $8,544/yr
Property crime (3587.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Norman, OK
Pros
51% less violent crime than New Haven
Rent averages $398/mo less ($1,004 vs $1,402)
Violent crime is well below the national average (260.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (5.8%)
Households earn $8,544 more per year on average
More college-educated — 45.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Norman
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 98.6 (100 = US avg)
Norman
Median Income
$8,544
$62,849 vs $54,305/yr
Norman
Violent Crime
51% lower
260.2 vs 534.8 per 100k
Norman
Median Home Value
$12k less
$224,900 vs $236,500
Norman
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
5.8% vs 7.8% unemployment
Norman
Summer Heat
10.4°F warmer
July avg high 92.5°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | New Haven, CT | Norman, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 98.6 | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $236,500 | $224,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,402⚠ High | $1,004 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $62,849 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.7 min ✓ Shorter | 22.6 min |
| Work From Home % | 11.6% ✓ Higher | 9.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 153⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 141⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 171⚠ High | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | B+ (104) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.5% | 45.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.7% | 94.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | New Haven School District | NORMAN |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.1°F | 49.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8" | 37.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.6" | 4.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 135,736 ✓ Larger | 127,701 |
| Median Age | 31.0 | 31.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 28.6% | 52.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.0% ✓ More | 18.1% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 13.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
New Haven's cost of living index is 98.6 vs Norman's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Norman is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Norman leads 16 of 22 categories. New Haven wins 6 and Norman 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 New Haven to Norman or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($236,500 vs $224,900 median home), income ($54,305 vs $62,849), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
New Haven, CT and Norman, OK are about 1,384 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.