Athens, AL vs Broken Arrow, 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Broken Arrow
75.2
#482 nationally
Broken Arrow leads in median household income ($82,547 vs $57,444). Broken Arrow leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 24.5 min). Broken Arrow leads in crime level (6.1 vs 6.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Broken Arrow, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 75.2 (#482) |
| Population | 30,904 | 119,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $291,192 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $82,547 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+15.2 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
75.2 Score
Broken Arrow, OK
Mid-size Oklahoma city with community character
Median Home
$291,192
Population
119,194
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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