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Oakdale, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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- The average commute for residents of Brainerd is 6.0% shorter than it is for residents of Oakdale.
- 69.7% fewer residents of Brainerd work from home compared to residents of Oakdale.
 Oakdale, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1727
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 Oakdale, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.9%0.5%
 Walk0.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.8%9.7%
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 Oakdale, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock21.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock17.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.22.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.13.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.6%2.9%
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Reviews for Oakdale    1 Reviews
JDawg · Brooklyn Park, MN
affordable
Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Oakdale and lived there until I was about 23 when I stayed at home to finish college. It's more of a blue collar area with lots of starter homes and  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 10 years ago

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 14 years ago

No comment since you  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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