Knightdale, 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.
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Oakdale
73
#800 nationally
Oakdale leads in median household income ($86,003 vs $79,364). Oakdale leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 26.2 min). Oakdale leads in crime level (5.0 vs 5.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Knightdale, NC | Oakdale, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1217) | 73 (#800) |
| Population | 20,275 | 28,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,252 | $360,617 |
| Median Household Income | $79,364 | $86,003 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 21 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+8.9 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Oakdale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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C
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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