Oakdale, MN vs Paramus, NJ
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
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 5.0). Paramus leads in walk score (37 vs 21). Oakdale leads in cost of living index (107 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakdale, MN | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#800) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 28,226 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,617 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $86,003 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+3.4 |
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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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D+
67.9 Score
Paramus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,086,056
Population
26,282
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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