Chapel Hill, NC 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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Oakdale
73
#800 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in walk score (34 vs 21). Oakdale leads in cost of living index (107 vs 133). Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 24.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Oakdale, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 73 (#800) |
| Population | 62,043 | 28,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $360,617 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $86,003 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+8.9 |
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68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
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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