Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Oklahoma City, OK
VS
Suffolk, VA
🏆 It's a dead heat — 11 categories each
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,251
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
681,088 ✓ Larger
Suffolk
Virginia
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$87,758 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
98 ✓ Safer
Population
94,856
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Oklahoma City, OK
Pros
Homes cost $118k less ($196,700 vs $314,400)
Rent averages $364/mo less ($1,012 vs $1,376)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (4.5%)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.0)
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Suffolk
Cons
Median income trails Suffolk by $23,507/yr
Violent crime (676.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2893.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Suffolk, VA
Pros
45% less violent crime than Oklahoma City
Households earn $23,507 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 93°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $314,400
Higher rents — median is $1,376/mo
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 4.5%)
Longer commutes — 29.6 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Oklahoma City
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Oklahoma City
Median Home Value
$118k less
$196,700 vs $314,400
Oklahoma City
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
4.5% vs 6.3% unemployment
Oklahoma City
Summer Heat
6.3°F warmer
July avg high 93.1°F vs 86.8°F
Suffolk
Median Income
$23,507
$87,758 vs $64,251/yr
Suffolk
Violent Crime
45% lower
371.0 vs 676.0 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Oklahoma City, OK | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 97.4 |
| Median Home Value | $196,700 ✓ Lower | $314,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,012 ✓ Lower | $1,376⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,251 | $87,758 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.0 min ✓ Shorter | 29.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.5% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 162⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 138⚠ High | 75 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.2% ✓ Higher | 32.1% |
| High School or Higher | 87.7% | 91.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | OKLAHOMA CITY | Suffolk City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.3°F | 49.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer | 86.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0" ✓ Drier | 51.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.7" | 5.8" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 681,088 ✓ Larger | 94,856 |
| Median Age | 34.9 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.5% | 70.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.0% ✓ More | 23.6% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oklahoma City's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Suffolk's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Oklahoma City is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, It's a dead heat — 11 categories each. Oklahoma City wins 11 and Suffolk wins 11. 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 Oklahoma City to Suffolk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($196,700 vs $314,400 median home), income ($64,251 vs $87,758), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Oklahoma City, OK and Suffolk, VA are about 1,167 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.