Central, LA vs Oakdale, MN
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.
Oakdale
73
#800 nationally
Oakdale leads in walk score (21 vs 7). Oakdale leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.1). Oakdale leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Oakdale, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 28,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $360,617 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $86,003 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+8.9 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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73 Score
Oakdale, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,617
Population
28,226
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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