Oakdale, MN vs Winchester, VA
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
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Winchester leads in walk score (51 vs 21). Oakdale leads in median household income ($86,003 vs $62,495). Oakdale leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakdale, MN | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#800) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 28,226 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,617 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $86,003 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+28.4 |
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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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70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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