Oakdale, MN vs Wake Forest, NC

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

vs

Wake Forest

68.8

#1286 nationally

Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $86,003). Oakdale leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 31.7 min). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.0).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Oakdale, MN Wake Forest, NC
WhereAtHome Score 73 (#800) 68.8 (#1286)
Population 28,226 54,337
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $360,617 $513,720
Median Household Income $86,003 $115,159
Average Commute 24.2 min 31.7 min
Walk Score 21 20
Crime Level 5.0 4.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 116
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.9 D+25.6