Norman, OK vs Schenectady, NY
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.
Norman
74.5
#584 nationally
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Norman leads in crime level (7.1 vs 17.7). Schenectady leads in walk score (62 vs 31). Norman leads in median household income ($62,849 vs $54,650).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norman, OK | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#584) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 130,046 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,617 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $62,849 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | D+10.8 |
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74.5 Score
Norman, OK
Mid-size Oklahoma city with community character
Median Home
$265,617
Population
130,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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