Boulder, CO 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.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Oakdale
73
#800 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 21). Oakdale leads in cost of living index (107 vs 165). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 24.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Oakdale, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 73 (#800) |
| Population | 103,166 | 28,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $360,617 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $86,003 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+8.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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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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