A common stereotype is that wages in Oklahoma are low, and that supposedly washes out our lower cost of living. However, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis’ recent report shows that the Oklahoma City metro area boasts an above-average income level… again showing that disposable income is a reality here in our great state.
Progress is always nice, but seeing progress in this direction is just plain exciting! According to the latest ACCRA Cost of Living Index by C2ER, Edmond Oklahoma’s cost of living is not only lower than the national average, it’s actually lower than it was this time last year.
Edmond ranked below the national average in all six categories: grocery items (85.4), housing (82.3), utilities (91.9), transportation (97.7), health care (95.4) and miscellaneous goods (91.9).
Who wants some extra money left at the end of the month?
I spent a few hours today with a delightful young woman charged with the logistics of relocating the Seattle Supersonics to Oklahoma City, and wasn’t at all surprised to hear the old ‘What’s in Oklahoma City?’ statement, in reference to the mindset of a few of the folks being moved here.
It’s a common question. Whether it’s old stereotypes or the image still being portrayed to the nation, many people outside our borders still picture horse-drawn carriages and dirt-covered prairies when they hear the word ‘Oklahoma.’
She, however, has a very optimistic outlook on the city, and has enjoyed her time here so far. She commented on the beauty of the area, the amazing affordability of housing, and the well-planned design of our highway system. With these things in mind, I thought I’d share a video here for anyone else wondering ‘What the heck is there to do in Oklahoma City?’
…That’s a promising quote from a new list published by CNNMoney.com, which lists the Top 100 best places to live. Of course, I’m just here to brag about Edmond being ranked #52. Norman residents will be touting that they’ve beat us on this one though, coming in at #6.
Either way, great props for both cities, and for our great state. Need more information about Edmond Oklahoma?
The thing I hear that’s most surprising to families who relocate to Edmond is how affordable everything is, in comparison to what they’re used to.
According to a new OKCBusiness.com article, Edmond’s annual cost of living is 11.4% percent lower than the national average. Just another of many factors that make Edmond a great place to raise your family.
Need more numbers? Soak this in:
Edmond ranked below average in all six areas:
•Grocery items: 87.6
• Housing: 77.8
• Utilities: 92.6
• Transportation: 97.6
• Health care: 95.7
• Miscellaneous: 93.7
I’m amazed at the number of entrepreneurs in the Edmond area… I actually think I might know more people who work for themselves, than I know who have ‘real jobs.’
So, it’s no surprise to me that Edmond is ranked in the Top 100 places to live and launch by CNNMoney.com
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