Oakdale, MN Cost of Living


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Oakdale cost of living score
110.4
More expensive
10.4% higher
than the US average
13.6% higher
than the Minnesota average
Oakdale, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.4% higher than the U.S. average and 13.6% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Oakdale, MN

Housing costs in Oakdale?
A typical home costs $327,200, which is 3.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.7% more expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oakdale costs $1,440 per month, which is 0.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.9% more than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Oakdale?
To live comfortably in Oakdale, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $62,640 for a family, and $46,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oakdale?
Oakdale, MN is known to be a relatively affordable place to live. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Oakdale is 48.9, which is below the national average. This means that for consumer goods and services, residents can expect to pay about 4% less than the national average. Rent prices in Oakdale are also very reasonable, with an average cost of $943 per month for a one bedroom apartment. Additionally, groceries are not too expensive either as the overall grocery index is 2% lower than the national average. All in all, Oakdale presents a great opportunity for those looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOakdaleMinnesotaUnited States
  110.497.2100.0
  100.897.2100
  74.278.3100.0
  110.4102.9100.0
  $327,200$309,500$338,100
  97.7%95.7%100.0%
  106.496.4100.0
  139.4117.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 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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