Edmond, OK vs West Des Moines, IA
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.
Edmond
75.2
#484 nationally
West Des Moines
77.1
#283 nationally
West Des Moines leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 23.3 min). West Des Moines leads in walk score (34 vs 29). Edmond leads in median household income ($96,389 vs $82,345).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edmond, OK | West Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#484) | 77.1 (#283) |
| Population | 98,103 | 72,205 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,694 | $325,031 |
| Median Household Income | $96,389 | $82,345 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+10.9 |
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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
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C+
77.1 Score
West Des Moines, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$325,031
Population
72,205
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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