Ames, IA vs Edmond, OK
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Ames
76.2
#367 nationally
Edmond
75.2
#484 nationally
Edmond leads in median household income ($96,389 vs $57,428). Ames leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 23.3 min). Ames leads in walk score (42 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ames, IA | Edmond, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#367) | 75.2 (#484) |
| Population | 65,686 | 98,103 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $306,337 | $358,694 |
| Median Household Income | $57,428 | $96,389 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+1.7 |
C
76.2 Score
Ames, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$306,337
Population
65,686
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
View Ames, IA →
C
75.2 Score
Edmond, OK
Oklahoma community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$358,694
Population
98,103
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southwest
View Edmond, OK →