Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Norman, OK
VS
Westminster, CO
🏆 Norman leads 15 of 23 categories
Norman
Oklahoma
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$62,849
Violent Crime Index
68 ✓ Safer
Population
127,701 ✓ Larger
Westminster
Colorado
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,651 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
80
Population
115,502
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Norman, OK
Pros
Homes cost $242k less ($224,900 vs $467,200)
Rent averages $728/mo less ($1,004 vs $1,732)
14% less violent crime than Westminster
Violent crime is well below the national average (260.2 vs 380/100k)
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Westminster
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Westminster by $27,802/yr
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 4.1%)
Westminster, CO
Pros
Households earn $27,802 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.7 pts lower (4.1%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $467,200
Higher rents — median is $1,732/mo
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Norman
Property crime (3540.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Norman
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Norman
Violent Crime
14% lower
260.2 vs 303.6 per 100k
Norman
Median Home Value
$242k less
$224,900 vs $467,200
Westminster
Median Income
$27,802
$90,651 vs $62,849/yr
Westminster
Unemployment
1.7 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Norman, OK | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 105.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $224,900 ✓ Lower | $467,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,004 ✓ Lower | $1,732⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $62,849 | $90,651 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.6 min ✓ Shorter | 26.5 min |
| Work From Home % | 9.3% | 15.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 84 ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 68 ✓ Safer | 80 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) ✓ Better | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.6% ✓ Higher | 42.2% |
| High School or Higher | 94.0% ✓ Higher | 92.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | NORMAN | Westminster Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.9°F ✓ Warmer | 48.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer | 91.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.6" | 17.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1" ✓ Less | 54.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 127,701 ✓ Larger | 115,502 |
| Median Age | 31.0 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.4% | 63.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | 19.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.4% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Norman's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Westminster's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Norman is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Norman leads 15 of 23 categories. Norman wins 15 and Westminster wins 8. 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 Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($224,900 vs $467,200 median home), income ($62,849 vs $90,651), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Norman, OK and Westminster, CO are about 530 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.