Edmond, OK vs Midwest City, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Midwest City is 28.3% cheaper than Edmond. With a cost index of 77 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Midwest City to Edmond should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Edmond is $1,313/month compared to $1,046/month in Midwest City — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Midwest City is more affordable at $158,400 median vs $324,900.

Median household income in Edmond is $102,032 compared to $57,739 in Midwest City (+76.7%). 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 Edmond spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Midwest City.