Evans, 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.
Evans
66.7
#1509 nationally
Oakdale
73
#800 nationally
Oakdale leads in crime level (5.0 vs 10.2). Evans leads in walk score (32 vs 21). Oakdale leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evans, CO | Oakdale, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1509) | 73 (#800) |
| Population | 22,326 | 28,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,246 | $360,617 |
| Median Household Income | $75,544 | $86,003 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 10.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.0 | D+8.9 |
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66.7 Score
Evans, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,246
Population
22,326
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
West
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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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