Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Norman, OK
VS
Vancouver, WA
🏆 Norman leads 16 of 23 categories
Norman
Oklahoma
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$62,849
Violent Crime Index
68 ✓ Safer
Population
127,701
Vancouver
Washington
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$73,626 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
190,700 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Norman, OK
Pros
Homes cost $179k less ($224,900 vs $403,400)
Rent averages $521/mo less ($1,004 vs $1,525)
55% less violent crime than Vancouver
Violent crime is well below the national average (260.2 vs 380/100k)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Vancouver
More college-educated — 45.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Vancouver by $10,777/yr
Vancouver, WA
Pros
Households earn $10,777 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $403,400
Higher rents — median is $1,525/mo
Violent crime (582.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Norman
Key Differences at a Glance
Norman
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Norman
Violent Crime
55% lower
260.2 vs 582.3 per 100k
Norman
Median Home Value
$179k less
$224,900 vs $403,400
Norman
Summer Heat
11.6°F warmer
July avg high 92.5°F vs 80.9°F
Vancouver
Median Income
$10,777
$73,626 vs $62,849/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Norman, OK | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $224,900 ✓ Lower | $403,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,004 ✓ Lower | $1,525⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $62,849 | $73,626 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.6 min ✓ Shorter | 23.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 9.3% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 84 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 68 ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 162⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.6% ✓ Higher | 31.2% |
| High School or Higher | 94.0% ✓ Higher | 91.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | NORMAN | Evergreen School District (Clark) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.9°F ✓ Warmer | 47.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer | 80.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.6" ✓ Drier | 44.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1" ✓ Less | 4.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 127,701 | 190,700 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.0 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.4% ✓ Higher | 50.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | 21.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.4% | 16.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Norman's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Vancouver's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Norman is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Norman leads 16 of 23 categories. Norman wins 16 and Vancouver wins 7. 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 Vancouver or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($224,900 vs $403,400 median home), income ($62,849 vs $73,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Norman, OK and Vancouver, WA are about 1,501 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.