Oakdale, MN vs Rogers, MN

Oakdale is moderately more affordable than Rogers, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Oakdale scores 106 compared to 119 for Rogers, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rogers can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oakdale is $1,452/month compared to $1,550/month in Rogers — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakdale is more affordable at $305,900 median vs $437,900.

Median household income in Oakdale is $90,379 compared to $159,638 in Rogers (-43.4%). While Rogers 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 11.7% in Rogers.

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