Oakdale, MN vs Winter Haven, FL
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
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Oakdale leads in median household income ($86,003 vs $56,425). Oakdale leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.5). Winter Haven leads in walk score (25 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakdale, MN | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#800) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 28,226 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,617 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $86,003 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+20.7 |
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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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71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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