Oakdale, MN vs Plymouth, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oakdale is 16.9% cheaper than Plymouth. With a cost index of 106 vs 127, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oakdale to Plymouth should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Oakdale is $1,452/month compared to $1,705/month in Plymouth — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakdale is more affordable at $305,900 median vs $474,700.

Median household income in Oakdale is $90,379 compared to $133,865 in Plymouth (-32.5%). While Plymouth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oakdale spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.5°F vs 45.8°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 29.2" in Oakdale.