Blaine, MN vs Oakdale, MN

Oakdale is moderately more affordable than Blaine, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Blaine scores 115 compared to 106 for Oakdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blaine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blaine is $1,707/month compared to $1,452/month in Oakdale — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakdale is more affordable at $305,900 median vs $327,500.

Median household income in Blaine is $103,382 compared to $90,379 in Oakdale (+14.4%). While Blaine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blaine spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Oakdale.