Gilroy, CA 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.
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Oakdale
73
#800 nationally
Oakdale leads in crime level (5.0 vs 12.6). Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 21). Oakdale leads in cost of living index (107 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Oakdale, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 73 (#800) |
| Population | 58,250 | 28,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $360,617 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $86,003 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+8.9 |
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60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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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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