Brookings, SD vs Edmond, 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.
Brookings
77.7
#220 nationally
Edmond
75.2
#484 nationally
Brookings leads in crime level (2.3 vs 4.5). Brookings leads in average commute (12.6 min vs 23.3 min). Edmond leads in median household income ($96,389 vs $57,824).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookings, SD | Edmond, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#220) | 75.2 (#484) |
| Population | 24,312 | 98,103 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $327,724 | $358,694 |
| Median Household Income | $57,824 | $96,389 |
| Average Commute | 12.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.4 | R+1.7 |
C+
77.7 Score
Brookings, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$327,724
Population
24,312
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C
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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