Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Norman, OK
VS
Peoria, AZ
🏆 Peoria leads 15 of 23 categories
Norman
Oklahoma
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$62,849
Violent Crime Index
68
Population
127,701
Peoria
Arizona
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.7⚠ High
Median Household Income
$86,759 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
67 ✓ Safer
Population
191,292 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Norman, OK
Pros
Homes cost $159k less ($224,900 vs $383,600)
Rent averages $634/mo less ($1,004 vs $1,638)
Violent crime is well below the national average (260.2 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 45.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Peoria
Cons
Median income trails Peoria by $23,910/yr
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 3.9%)
Peoria, AZ
Pros
Households earn $23,910 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (254.7 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (3.9%)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 50°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $383,600
Higher rents — median is $1,638/mo
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Norman
Longer commutes — 29.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Norman
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 100.7 (100 = US avg)
Norman
Median Home Value
$159k less
$224,900 vs $383,600
Peoria
Median Income
$23,910
$86,759 vs $62,849/yr
Peoria
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
3.9% vs 5.8% unemployment
Peoria
Summer Heat
12.1°F warmer
July avg high 104.6°F vs 92.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Norman, OK | Peoria, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 100.7⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $224,900 ✓ Lower | $383,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,004 ✓ Lower | $1,638⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $62,849 | $86,759 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.6 min ✓ Shorter | 29.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.3% | 17.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 84 | 63 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 68 | 67 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High | 57 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) ✓ Better | B (101) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.6% ✓ Higher | 34.8% |
| High School or Higher | 94.0% ✓ Higher | 92.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | NORMAN | Peoria Unified School District (4237) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.9°F | 65.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.5°F | 104.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.6" | 10.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 127,701 | 191,292 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.0 | 41.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.4% | 75.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | 22.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.4% | 18.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Norman's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Peoria's 100.7 (US average = 100).
Norman is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Peoria leads 15 of 23 categories. Norman wins 8 and Peoria wins 15. 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 Norman to Peoria or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($224,900 vs $383,600 median home), income ($62,849 vs $86,759), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Norman, OK and Peoria, AZ are about 857 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.