Bedford, TX vs Ponca City, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Ponca City
79.9
#102 nationally
Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 15.8). Ponca City leads in average commute (15 min vs 24.8 min). Bedford leads in median household income ($80,924 vs $51,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Ponca City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 79.9 (#102) |
| Population | 48,370 | 24,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $139,703 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $51,367 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 15 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+49.4 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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79.9 Score
Ponca City, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$139,703
Population
24,306
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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