City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 183 in Oklahoma City, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 197, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Oklahoma City is cheaper. Median rent is $1,130 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Oklahoma City and Frisco is significant: $68,656 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,130 in Oklahoma City and $2,014 in Frisco.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Oklahoma City costs less and Frisco pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Oklahoma City at $1,130 average has pockets that run $930 and others at $1,530: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Oklahoma City and Frisco are 165 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,130 a month in Oklahoma City to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $884 a month (78%).
Median household income goes from $68,656 in Oklahoma City to $150,212 in Frisco, up $81,556 (119%).
The crime index goes from 183 in Oklahoma City to 43 in Frisco, down 140 points (77%).
The move
Frisco and Oklahoma City are 165 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,130 a month in Oklahoma City, down $884 a month (44%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $68,656 in Oklahoma City, down $81,556 (54%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 183 in Oklahoma City, up 140 points (326%).
Oklahoma City, OK
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
44% cheaper
Oklahoma City rent is 44% cheaper than Frisco
Oklahoma City
Winner$1,130/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,130 a month in Oklahoma City versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Oklahoma City is 44% cheaper. That's roughly $884/month back in your pocket ($10,608/year). Over five years that's $53,040 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Frisco, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Oklahoma City is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
119% higher
Frisco's median income is 119% higher than Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
$68,656
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $68,656 in Oklahoma City, so typical pay runs 119% higher in Frisco (about $81,556 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Oklahoma City can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
77% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 77% lower than Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
183 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 183 in Oklahoma City (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 77% lower in Frisco. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Frisco is the easier city. Oklahoma City can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
3% more comfortable
Oklahoma City weather is 3% more comfortable than Frisco
Oklahoma City
Winner66°F avg · 75°F highs · comfort 100/100
Frisco
64°F avg · 72°F highs · comfort 97/100
Oklahoma City averages about 66°F (75°F highs); Frisco averages about 64°F (72°F highs). Oklahoma City sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco averages around 64°F. Oklahoma City scores 3% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Frisco if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Oklahoma City is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 44% cheaper here at about $1,130 a month. Choose Oklahoma City if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Oklahoma City if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (66°F) beat Frisco on this page's weather index by 3%. Frisco may pay more or cost less, but Oklahoma City is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Frisco is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 119% higher here ($150,212). Start with Frisco if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 77% lower than Oklahoma City (43 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but Frisco leads on safety (86/100 vs 42/100 in Oklahoma City). Typical rent is $2,014 in Frisco and $1,130 in Oklahoma City; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
Frisco still pays more locally ($150,212 median income vs $68,656), which can offset the lease if your field pays Frisco rates.
Median income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $68,656 in Oklahoma City.
Between Oklahoma City and Frisco, Frisco is ahead on safety — 86/100 safety versus 42/100. Lean Oklahoma City instead when you already know the Oklahoma City block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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