Oklahoma City

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What Stands Out

A quick read on this comparison

Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.

Biggest tradeoff: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.

Potential dealbreaker: Key West, Florida

Key West, Florida needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population681,05425,755
Population Density1.1k /sq miN/A
Elevation1,201 ft(366 m)3 ft(1 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$201,941
$994,173
Median Rent
$1,230
$3,745
Median Income$64,251$80,828
Rent Burden23%56%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days322 days/yr351 days/yr
Avg. High73°F80°F
Comfort Score62/100Good74/100Great
Temp Swing44°F13°F
Annual Rainfall35"(89 cm)45"(114 cm)
Annual Snowfall3"(8 cm)0"(0 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 41 (Avg)24 days > 100
AQI 47 (Avg)0 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score1652
Transit ScoreN/A23
Safety Score0 (Crime Index)65 / 100
School Rating4/106.1/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal Risk
N/A
Fire Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal
N/A
Internet Access
Fiber: 60%Cable: 97%
Fiber: 55%Cable: 100%
Demographics
Median Age34.9 years44.9 years
College Educated33%40%
Remote Workers8%9%
Nature Access
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