Broken Arrow, OK vs Edmond, OK

Broken Arrow is moderately more affordable than Edmond, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Broken Arrow scores 88 compared to 98 for Edmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edmond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Broken Arrow is $1,240/month compared to $1,313/month in Edmond — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Broken Arrow is more affordable at $229,300 median vs $324,900.

Median household income in Broken Arrow is $85,220 compared to $102,032 in Edmond (-16.5%). While Edmond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Broken Arrow spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Edmond.